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Prairie Verbena

Glandularia Bipinnatifida

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Overview

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia bipinnatifida) is a perennial groundcover, flourishing in full sun to part shade. Fast-growing, it spans 12-18 inches with feathery, divided leaves. This drought-tolerant species boasts vibrant clusters of purple flowers from spring to fall, attracting butterflies. Hardy in zones 5-9, it's ideal for rock gardens, borders, or as a low maintenance spot of color in xeriscapes, reaching a height of about 6-12 inches.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–11Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Arid, Subtropical
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — reaching a height of about 6-12 inches; while the plant is drought tolerant
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — or as a low maintenance spot of color in xeriscapes; prairie Verbena gracefully spreads out to cover ground areasPrairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — ground cover / perennial with blue and purple and violet bloomsPrairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — which are characteristically lavender to rosy-purple in colorPrairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — Fast-growing, it spans 12-18 inches with feathery, divided leaves; which are characteristically lavender toPrairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — scientifically named Glandularia bipinnatifidaPrairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — The flowers themselves are small but plentiful, image 35+49

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Verbenaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — reaching a height of about 6-12 inches; while the plant is drought tolerant
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — or as a low maintenance spot of color in xeriscapes; prairie Verbena gracefully spreads out to cover ground areas
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — ground cover / perennial with blue and purple and violet blooms
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — which are characteristically lavender to rosy-purple in color
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — Fast-growing, it spans 12-18 inches with feathery, divided leaves; which are characteristically lavender to
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — scientifically named Glandularia bipinnatifida
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — The flowers themselves are small but plentiful, image 35
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — it benefits from occasional watering during extended periods of heat and dryness
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — consider its potential for attracting butterflies and other pollinators
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — This drought-tolerant species boasts vibrant clusters of purple flowers from spring to fall; its sprawling habit
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — fern-like leaves create a delicate backdrop for the vibrant blooms; blue and purple and violet flowers in the
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — or as a low maintenance spot of color in xeriscapes
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — which are characteristically lavender to rosy-purple in color; or as a low maintenance spot of color in xeriscapes
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — The flowers themselves are small but plentiful
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — Prairie Verbena (Glandularia bipinnatifida) is a perennial groundcover, flourishing in full sun to part shade
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — Prairie Verbena gracefully spreads out to cover ground areas ranging up to 3 feet in width; prairie Verbena
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — fern-like leaves create a delicate backdrop for the vibrant blooms
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — scientifically named Glandularia bipinnatifida; ground cover / perennial for full or half
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — ground cover / perennial for full or half
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — While the plant is drought tolerant
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — is a perennial favorite among garden enthusiasts for its hardy resilience and long blooming season, image 31
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — establishing itself best in well-drained soils
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — This drought-tolerant species boasts vibrant clusters of purple flowers from spring to fall
Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — Prairie Verbena gracefully spreads out to cover ground areas ranging up to 3 feet in width
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