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Verbena Peruviana 'Tapien Blue'

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Overview

Verbena 'Tapien Blue' (Verbena peruviana) is a vibrant groundcover noted for its spreading habit and dazzling indigo blooms. It reaches up to 6 inches in height and can spread up to 18 inches, flourishing in full sun to part shade. This heat-tolerant perennial prefers well-drained soils and requires minimal water once established, making it an excellent choice for drought-resistant landscapes and cascading over walls or containers. Blooms appear spring through frost.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 3–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Subtropical
Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Tapien Blue') — making it an excellent choice for drought-resistant landscapes and cascading over walls or containers
Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Tapien Blue') — It reaches up to 6 inches in height and can spread up to 18 inches, flourishing in full sun to part shadeVerbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Tapien Blue') — This heat-tolerant perennial prefers well-drained soils and requires minimal water once established

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Verbenaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Tapien Blue') — making it an excellent choice for drought-resistant landscapes and cascading over walls or containers
Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Tapien Blue') — It reaches up to 6 inches in height and can spread up to 18 inches, flourishing in full sun to part shade
Verbena (Verbena Peruviana 'Tapien Blue') — This heat-tolerant perennial prefers well-drained soils and requires minimal water once established
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