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1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Annual
Annual
1.2 Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants
1.3 Origin
America
America, Europe
1.4 Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
Rice Plant
415
Rank: 18 (Overall)
50
Rank: 57 (Overall)
Elderberry
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1.5 Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
1.8 Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
not available
1.9 Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Not Available
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
American Elm
0.54 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
6.56 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
Cyclamen
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
Flowering Craba..
0.38 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
10.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
Evening Primrose
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Cushion
Oblovate
2.4 Thorns
15% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Late Autumn
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
35% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
28% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
4.5.2 Soil Type
Well drained
Well drained
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
4.7 Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Not Available
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
85% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
88% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
37% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
35% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
22% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
19% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
40% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
40% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
14% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
12% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
18% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
14% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
11% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
55% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
Not Available
5.5 Showy Bark
13% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
15% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
5.8 Evergreen
3% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
4% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
5% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
Not Available
5.10 Self-Sowing
51% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
48% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
5.12 Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
6.1.3 Edible Uses
66% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
63% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
6.2.3 Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
32% Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
31% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Summer Plants Garden Plants have it !
All Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
Purpletop Vervain
7.2 Common Name
Lobelia
Verbena
7.2.1 In Hindi
Lobelia
verbena
7.2.2 In German
Lobelie
Eisenkraut
7.2.3 In French
Lobelia
verveine
7.2.4 In Spanish
Lobelia
Verbena
7.2.5 In Greek
λοβηλία
λουίζα
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Lobélia
verbena
7.2.7 In Polish
Lobelia
werbena
7.2.8 In Latin
Lobelia
Grindelia
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Asterales
Lamiales
8.5 Family
Campanulaceae
Verbenaceae
8.6 Genus
Lobelia
Verbena
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Not Available
8.10 Number of Species
Orchid
415
Rank: 38 (Overall)
250
Rank: 51 (Overall)
Calla Lily
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Difference Between Lobelia and Verbena

If you are confused whether Lobelia or Verbena are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Lobelia and Verbena Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Lobelia are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Verbena fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Lobelia and Verbena if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Lobelia and Verbena

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Lobelia and Verbena. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Lobelia and Verbena as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Lobelia is Asthma, Bronchitis and Croup whereas of Verbena is Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach and Urinary tract problems. Lobelia has beauty benefits as follows: Not Available while Verbena has beauty benefits as follows: Not Available.

Compare Facts of Lobelia vs Verbena

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Lobelia vs Verbena and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Lobelia are coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness whereas of Verbena have Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness and Whooping Cough respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Lobelia has no showy fruits and Verbena has no showy fruits. Also Lobelia is flowering and Verbena is flowering. You can compare Lobelia and Verbena facts and facts of other plants too.