Verbena (Verbena spp.)
Verbena Plant Features
Imagine a plant that blooms nonstop from early summer to fall and requires only a minimum of attention from you! Well that's what you'll get with verbena. This large family of tender perennials (treated as annuals throughout most of the country) show off finely cut foliage topped by spectacular clusters of purple, red, white, yellow, orange, or bi-colored blooms. The nectar-rich flowers are also prized by butterflies and hummingbirds. Depending on the variety, will grow 12 to 30 inches in either upright or trailing forms. Verbena is a sun-worshipper that excels in garden beds, window boxes, or hanging baskets. In warmer climates verbena can also be used as a colorful perennial landscape plant. Verbena is also deer resistant. Hardy from zones 7-10.Verbena Questions?
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Verbena Growing Instructions
Plant verbena in a sunny location with rich, well drained soil. If you are growing verbena in containers use a commercial potting soil mix. Verbena is drought tolerant, but blooms best if not forced to dry out. Water whenever the soil feels dry to the touch. Be sure to remove the flower heads as they fade to promote additional bloom. Verbena is not frost tolerant so protect the plants if an unexpected late spring cold snap threatens.Verbena is not recommended for human or animal consumption.
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Water
Medium water needs
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Light
Outside: Part sun
Outside: Sun
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Colors
Orange
Pink
Purple
Red
Variegated
White
Yellow
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Special Features
Attracts butterflies
Attracts hummingbirds
Deer/rabbit resistant
Groundcover
Complement your Verbena
AngeloniaThe upright flower stalks of Angelonia work perfectly with the trailing habit of Verbena.
Calibrachoa
Calibrachoa and Verbena are a showy pair especially in window boxes or hanging baskets.
Geranium, Annual
Plant some Geranium in the center of a large tub or planter and then plant Verbena around the edge for a gorgeous combo.
