Verbena

Zonal Geranium

About Verbena and Zonal Geranium

Verbena

Zonal Geranium

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Tender Perennial

Origin

America, Europe

Types

Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana

it is a type of geranium

Number of Varieties

5050

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Habitat

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-910-15

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

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Plant Size

Minimum Height

6.56 cm30.50 cm

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Minimum Width

10.50 cm38.10 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green

Green, Bronze, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Green

Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Cordate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Spring, Late Autumn

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

Allow to dry out slightly between watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Well drained

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well 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 in spring, Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Whole plant

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

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Purpletop Vervain

PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'

Common Name

Verbena

Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium

In Hindi

verbena

Zonal Geranium

In German

Eisenkraut

Zonal Pelargonie

In French

verveine

Géranium zonal

In Spanish

Verbena

Zonal Geranium

In Greek

λουίζα

διζωνική Γεράνι

In Portuguese

verbena

zonal Geranium

In Polish

werbena

strefowe Geranium

In Latin

Grindelia

Zonal Geranium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Geraniales

Family

Verbenaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Verbena

Geranium

Clade

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

250422

1 27800

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Properties of Verbena and Zonal Geranium

Wondering what are the properties of Verbena and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Verbena and Zonal Geranium. Verbena doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Verbena and Zonal Geranium

Season and care of Verbena and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Zonal Geranium season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.

Verbena and Zonal Geranium Physical Information

Verbena and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Zonal Geranium are as follows:

Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze

Care of Verbena and Zonal Geranium

Care of Verbena and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.