Verbena
Verbena rigida
Common Name: Verbena
Genus: Verbena
Species: rigida
Category: Annuals & Biennials
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Has fragrant flowers/foliage, Good for wildlife, Long flowering period
| Hardiness: Half-Hardy | Height: 0.60 m (60 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun | Spread: 0.40 m (40 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: Purple, Pink |
| Foliage Colour: Green | Flowering Period: June to September |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
A neat low-growing Verbena producing lax clusters of fragrant bright purple or magenta flowers from June to September. This jewel-like perennial is perfect for a sheltered sunny well-drained spot. Associating well with grey and silver-leaved plants it's wonderful used in generous drifts for infilling a traditional knot garden.
- Garden care: In areas prone to frost apply a deep dry winter mulch around the crown of the plant.
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