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Common Verbena

Verbena Peruviana Cv.

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Overview

Common Verbena (Verbena peruviana cv.) is a vibrant perennial favored for its striking clusters of purple, pink, or red flowers. This low-growing plant reaches heights of 12 inches and spreads up to 24 inches, offering excellent ground cover. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, delivering a lengthy bloom period from spring to fall. Drought-tolerant once established, it attracts butterflies and performs well in USDA zones 7-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–10Type Ground cover, Perennial, ShrubClimate Subtropical
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — offering excellent ground cover; periodic deadheading of spent blossoms is recommended
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — regular watering will encourage optimal floweringCommon Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — Drought-tolerant once established, it attracts butterflies and performs well in USDA zones 7-11; although it toleratesCommon Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — typically reaching a height of 12 inches with a spread that can span up to 24 inchesCommon Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — This sun-loving plant exhibits a spreading growth habit; although it tolerates moderate drought conditions onceCommon Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, delivering a lengthy bloom period from spring to fallCommon Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — offering excellent ground cover+25

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Shrub
Family
Verbenaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — offering excellent ground cover; periodic deadheading of spent blossoms is recommended
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — regular watering will encourage optimal flowering
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — Drought-tolerant once established, it attracts butterflies and performs well in USDA zones 7-11; although it tolerates
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — typically reaching a height of 12 inches with a spread that can span up to 24 inches
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — This sun-loving plant exhibits a spreading growth habit; although it tolerates moderate drought conditions once
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, delivering a lengthy bloom period from spring to fall
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — offering excellent ground cover
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — To keep the plant looking tidy and to promote continued flowering
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — This low-growing plant reaches heights of 12 inches and spreads up to 24 inches; although it tolerates moderate
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — This sun-loving plant exhibits a spreading growth habit
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — periodic deadheading of spent blossoms is recommended
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — Common Verbena (Verbena peruviana cv.) is a vibrant perennial favored for its striking clusters of purple
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — This low-growing plant reaches heights of 12 inches and spreads up to 24 inches
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 to 11; it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, delivering a
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — Although it tolerates moderate drought conditions once established
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — It also benefits from a balanced
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — Common Verbena is an ideal choice for adding color to mixed borders
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — Although it tolerates moderate drought conditions once established, image 32
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — typically reaching a height of 12 inches with a spread that can span up to 24 inches; periodic deadheading of spent
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — where it will gracefully spill over edges
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — Common Verbena (Verbena peruviana cv.) is a vibrant and versatile perennial that thrives in U.S; periodic deadheading
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — Common Verbena (Verbena peruviana cv.) is a vibrant and versatile perennial that thrives in U.S
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — Common Verbena (Verbena peruviana cv.) is a vibrant perennial favored for its striking clusters of purple; it thrives
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 to 11
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