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Rose Verbena

Verbena Canadensis

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Overview

Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) boasts a vibrant array of clustered flowers in shades of red, pink, white, and bicolor. This herbaceous biennial reaches 12-24 inches tall and spreads about 10-18 inches wide. Ideal for USDA zones 3-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring well-drained soil. A quintessential cottage garden staple, Sweet William offers delightful fragrance and attracts pollinators while being deer-resistant.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 8–10Climate Temperate
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) boasts a vibrant array of clustered flowers in shades of red
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) boasts a vibrant array of clustered flowers in shades of redRose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — This herbaceous biennial reaches 12-24 inches tall and spreads about 10-18 inches wideRose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — Sweet William offers delightful fragrance and attracts pollinators while being deer-resistantRose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — A quintessential cottage garden stapleRose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — often referred to as Sweet WilliamRose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — is a vibrant perennial that brings a splash of color and charm to any landscape+58

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Verbenaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — Ideal for USDA zones 3-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring well-drained soil
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) boasts a vibrant array of clustered flowers in shades of red
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — This herbaceous biennial reaches 12-24 inches tall and spreads about 10-18 inches wide
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — Sweet William offers delightful fragrance and attracts pollinators while being deer-resistant
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — A quintessential cottage garden staple
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — often referred to as Sweet William
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — is a vibrant perennial that brings a splash of color and charm to any landscape
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — showcasing an array of magenta
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — preferring full sun to partial shade
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — The leaves are lance-shaped
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — This North American native typically blooms from late spring into the early fall
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — Its showy blossoms form clusters atop slender, erect stems that rise from a lush foliage base
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — this plant reaches a height of 12 to 18 inches and spreads about 12 to 24 inches
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — It performs best in well-drained soil with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — Moderately drought-resistant once established
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — regular deadheading is recommended to encourage reblooming and prevent self-seeding
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — making it suitable for both borders and container planting.<br><br>For a full and healthy growth
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — adding life and movement to your garden's ecosystem
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — As a low maintenance plant with a long flowering period and tolerance for mild drought conditions
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — this perennial can also attract butterflies and other pollinators
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — red flowers in the garden
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — This herbaceous biennial reaches 12-24 inches tall and spreads about 10-18 inches wide; the leaves are lance-shaped
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) boasts a vibrant array of clustered flowers in shades of red; a quintessential cottage
Rose Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) — ground cover / perennial / wildflower for half or shade

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