Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Aquatics
Origin
America, Europe
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-6
Sunset Zone
not available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
waterlogging
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Verbena
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
verbena
watermilfoil
In German
Eisenkraut
watermilfoil
In French
verveine
myriophylle
In Spanish
Verbena
watermilfoil
In Greek
λουίζα
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
verbena
watermilfoil
In Polish
werbena
watermilfoil
In Latin
Grindelia
watermilfoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Saxifragales
Family
Verbenaceae
Haloragaceae
Genus
Verbena
Myriophyllum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Verbena and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Verbena and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Verbena and Watermilfoil. Verbena doesn't have thorns and Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns. Also Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Verbena has allergic reactions like Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness and Whooping Cough and Watermilfoil has allergic reactions like Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness and Whooping Cough. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Verbena and Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Verbena and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Verbena and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Watermilfoil season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Verbena and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Verbena and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Verbena and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Verbena and Watermilfoil
Care of Verbena and Watermilfoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth and Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.