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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

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.) — Drought-tolerant once established, it attracts butterflies and performs well in USDA zones 7-11
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, delivering a lengthy bloom period from spring to fall, image 25
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — Blossom hues include vivid shades of pink; it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, delivering a lengthy bloom
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — ground cover / perennial / shrub for full or half
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — lavender and pink and purple flowers in the garden
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — Its trailing nature makes it a perfect selection for hanging baskets and container arrangements
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — Blossom hues include vivid shades of pink
Common Verbena (Verbena Peruviana Cv.) — ground cover / perennial / shrub with lavender and pink and purple blooms
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