Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
America, Europe
Types
Not Available
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
not available
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Verbena
In Hindi
Water Celery
verbena
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Eisenkraut
In French
Céleri d'eau
verveine
In Spanish
El apio agua
Verbena
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
λουίζα
In Portuguese
Aipo água
verbena
In Polish
Seler Woda
werbena
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Grindelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Oenantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Water Celery and Verbena
Season and care of Water Celery and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Verbena season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Water Celery and Verbena Physical Information
Water Celery and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Verbena are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Water Celery and Verbena
Care of Water Celery and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
