Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Argentina, Chile
Types
Not Available
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Roadsides, Scrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Ivory, Black
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hibiscus arnottianus
ALOYSIA triphylla
Common Name
White Hibiscus
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
In Hindi
सफेद हिबिस्कुस
Lemon Verbena
In German
Weiß Hibiscus
Lemon Verbena
In French
white Hibiscus
Aloysia
In Spanish
hibisco blanco
Aloysia triphylla
In Greek
White Hibiscus
Lemon Verbena
In Portuguese
Hibiscus branco
Aloysia triphylla
In Polish
Biały Hibiscus
Lemon Verbena
In Latin
Hibiscus album
Lemon Verbena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Hibiscus and Lemon Verbena
Season and care of White Hibiscus and Lemon Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about White Hibiscus and Lemon Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Hibiscus is Loam and for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Hibiscus is Neutral and for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline.
White Hibiscus and Lemon Verbena Physical Information
White Hibiscus and Lemon Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. White Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of White Hibiscus and Lemon Verbena are as follows:
White Hibiscus flower color: Gold
White Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
- Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Care of White Hibiscus and Lemon Verbena
Care of White Hibiscus and Lemon Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads and Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.