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Red Verbena

Verbena Peruviana 'Red'

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Overview

Red Verbena (Verbena peruviana 'Red') is a vibrant, low-growing perennial, ideal for borders and ground cover. It blooms profusely with striking red flowers, each cluster spanning up to 3 inches across, atop fern-like foliage. Thriving in full sun, it reaches up to 12 inches in height and spreads 18 to 24 inches wide. Hardy and drought-tolerant, it provides a lengthy display from spring through frost. Zones 9-11.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 7–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Subtropical
Red Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Red') — Red Verbena (Verbena peruviana 'Red') is a vibrant, low-growing perennial, ideal for borders and ground cover

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Mature height
0.5–1 Ft.
Mature width
1.5–2.5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Verbenaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Red Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Red') — It blooms profusely with striking red flowers
Red Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Red') — and ease of care to both the seasoned landscaper and the novice gardener
Red Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Red') — It blooms profusely with striking red flowers; mounded form that's ideal for use as ground cover or as a striking
Red Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Red') — This particular cultivar thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11
Red Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Red') — For enduring success, deadheading spent blooms promotes continuous flowering and prevents self-seeding
Red Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Red') — with reduced frequency as the plant matures.<br><br>Attracting pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds
Red Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Red') — offering aesthetic appeal
Red Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Red') — receiving at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily; is a vibrant and hardy perennial that offers a burst of vivid
Red Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Red') — mounded form that's ideal for use as ground cover or as a striking addition to container plantings; for enduring
Red Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Red') — This particular cultivar thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11; scientifically known as Verbena peruviana 'Red'
Red Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Red') — Red Verbena creates a lush; receiving at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily
Red Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Red') — Its foliage is finely textured; ground cover / perennial for full
Red Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Red') — is a vibrant and hardy perennial that offers a burst of vivid red coloration; with reduced frequency as the plant
Red Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Red') — making it an excellent choice for adding a touch of brilliance to your landscape design; ground cover / perennial with
Red Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Red') — which maximizes its flowering potential, image 41
Red Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Red') — scientifically known as Verbena peruviana 'Red'; its foliage is finely textured
Red Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Red') — Hardy and drought-tolerant, it provides a lengthy display from spring through frost, image 32

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