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Garden Verbena

Verbena X Hybrida

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Overview

Garden Verbena (Verbena x hybrida) is a perennial often grown as an annual, prized for its continuous blooming from summer until frost. It showcases dense clusters of vibrant flowers atop leafy stems, reaching 6-12 inches in height with a spread of 12-18 inches. Adaptable to various soil conditions, it prefers full sun and moderate watering. Ideal for borders, containers, and hanging baskets, it attracts pollinators while providing bold color.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Subtropical

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Verbenaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — ground cover / perennial with purple blooms
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — <br><br>Reaching a modest height of typically 6 to 12 inches with a spread of 12 to 18 inches, image 38
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — It showcases dense clusters of vibrant flowers atop leafy stems; or as infill between larger shrubs
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — Ideal for borders, containers, and hanging baskets, it attracts pollinators while providing bold color
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — prized for its continuous blooming from summer until frost; the blossoms display an array of hues including pink
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — This hybrid is renowned for its profusion of colorful flowers and low-maintenance temperament
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — The blossoms display an array of hues including pink; ground cover / perennial with purple blooms
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — The blossoms display an array of hues including pink
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — prized for its continuous blooming from summer until frost
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — Verbena x hybrida is a low-maintenance choice that adds a continuous pop of color to any garden tableau
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — this plant thrives in well-drained soil and requires moderate watering; prized for its continuous blooming from summer
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — making it an excellent addition to any landscape design
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — or as infill between larger shrubs
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — Preferring full sun exposure
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden with its nectar-rich flowers
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — ground cover / perennial for full or half
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — aim for a spacing of approximately 8 to 14 inches to allow for ample growth and air circulation
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden with its nectar-rich flowers; this hybrid is renowned for its
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — or as infill between larger shrubs; purple flowers in the garden
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — <br><br>Reaching a modest height of typically 6 to 12 inches with a spread of 12 to 18 inches
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — Ideal for borders, containers, and hanging baskets, it attracts pollinators while providing bold color; preferring full
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — set atop lance-shaped foliage that offers a lush
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — purple flowers in the garden
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — set atop lance-shaped foliage that offers a lush; ideal for borders, containers, and hanging baskets, it attracts
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