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 9–11Climate Arid, Subtropical

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — Prairie Verbena (Glandularia bipinnatifida) is a perennial groundcover, flourishing in full sun to part shade

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — Fast-growing, it spans 12-18 inches with feathery, divided leaves

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — This drought-tolerant species boasts vibrant clusters of purple flowers from spring to fall

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — it's ideal for rock gardens

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — or as a low maintenance spot of color in xeriscapes

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — reaching a height of about 6-12 inches

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — Prairie Verbena gracefully spreads out to cover ground areas ranging up to 3 feet in width

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Verbenaceae
Climate: Arid, Subtropical

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Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — Prairie Verbena (Glandularia bipinnatifida) is a perennial groundcover, flourishing in full sun to part shade

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — Fast-growing, it spans 12-18 inches with feathery, divided leaves

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — This drought-tolerant species boasts vibrant clusters of purple flowers from spring to fall

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — it's ideal for rock gardens

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — or as a low maintenance spot of color in xeriscapes

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — reaching a height of about 6-12 inches

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — Prairie Verbena gracefully spreads out to cover ground areas ranging up to 3 feet in width

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — scientifically named Glandularia bipinnatifida

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — is a perennial favorite among garden enthusiasts for its hardy resilience and long blooming season

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — The flowers themselves are small but plentiful

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — which are characteristically lavender to rosy-purple in color

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — fern-like leaves create a delicate backdrop for the vibrant blooms

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — establishing itself best in well-drained soils

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — forming dense clusters that come alive from early spring and can persist into the autumn

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — Prairie Verbena thrives in full sunlight

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — consider its potential for attracting butterflies and other pollinators

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — it benefits from occasional watering during extended periods of heat and dryness

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — While the plant is drought tolerant

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — Its sprawling habit makes it a perfect candidate for rock gardens

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — ground cover / perennial with blue and purple and violet blooms

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — blue and purple and violet flowers in the garden

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — adding an ecological benefit to its aesthetic appeal

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — Prairie Verbena (Glandularia bipinnatifida) is a perennial groundcover, flourishing in full sun to, image 24

Prairie Verbena (Glandularia Bipinnatifida) — ground cover / perennial for full or half

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