Goodding's Verbena

Verbena Gooddingii

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Overview

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena gooddingii) is a vibrant perennial with lush, fragrant blossoms ranging from purple to pink. Flourishing in full sun, it spans up to 3 ft wide with a height of 1-2 ft. Its drought tolerance makes it an ideal low-water garden choice. Blooms emerge in spring and persist to autumn, attracting butterflies. Well-drained soil ensures optimal growth. USDA zones 6-10. Prune lightly to promote bushiness.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 7–10Climate Arid, Subtropical

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — Goodding's Verbena (Verbena gooddingii) is a vibrant perennial with lush

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — fragrant blossoms ranging from purple to pink

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — Flourishing in full sun, it spans up to 3 ft wide with a height of 1-2 ft

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — Its drought tolerance makes it an ideal low-water garden choice

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — Blooms emerge in spring and persist to autumn, attracting butterflies

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — Prune lightly to promote bushiness

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — Well-drained soil ensures optimal growth

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Mature width: 3–4 Ft.

Classification

Family: Verbenaceae
Climate: Arid, Subtropical

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Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — Goodding's Verbena (Verbena gooddingii) is a vibrant perennial with lush

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — fragrant blossoms ranging from purple to pink

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — Flourishing in full sun, it spans up to 3 ft wide with a height of 1-2 ft

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — Its drought tolerance makes it an ideal low-water garden choice

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — Blooms emerge in spring and persist to autumn, attracting butterflies

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — Prune lightly to promote bushiness

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — Well-drained soil ensures optimal growth

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — Typically reaching a height of 1 to 2 feet with a similar spread

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — this Southwestern native thrives in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — Goodding's Verbena blooms profusely from early spring through the fall

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — lavender-to-pink blossoms

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — Each flower cluster spans about 2 to 3 inches across

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — The blossoms are a magnet for pollinators

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — creating a stunning display atop its dark green

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — enticing butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — enriching biodiversity.<br><br>For optimal growth

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — plant Goodding's Verbena in full sun to partial shade and ensure well-drained soil

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — as it is drought-tolerant once established

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — making it a wise choice for water-conscious landscapes

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — Regular deadheading can prolong the flowering season

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — pink flowers in the garden

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — Adding a layer of mulch will help conserve moisture and suppress weeds

Goodding's Verbena (Verbena Gooddingii) — ground cover with pink blooms

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