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 3–10Climate Subtropical

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — Garden Verbena (Verbena x hybrida) is a perennial often grown as an annual

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — prized for its continuous blooming from summer until frost

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — It showcases dense clusters of vibrant flowers atop leafy stems

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — Adaptable to various soil conditions, it prefers full sun and moderate watering

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — reaching 6-12 inches in height with a spread of 12-18 inches

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — Ideal for borders, containers, and hanging baskets, it attracts pollinators while providing bold color

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — scientifically referred to as Verbena x hybrida

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Verbenaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — Garden Verbena (Verbena x hybrida) is a perennial often grown as an annual

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — prized for its continuous blooming from summer until frost

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — It showcases dense clusters of vibrant flowers atop leafy stems

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — Adaptable to various soil conditions, it prefers full sun and moderate watering

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — reaching 6-12 inches in height with a spread of 12-18 inches

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — Ideal for borders, containers, and hanging baskets, it attracts pollinators while providing bold color

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — scientifically referred to as Verbena x hybrida

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — is a vibrant and versatile perennial often treated as an annual in cooler climates

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — This hybrid is renowned for its profusion of colorful flowers and low-maintenance temperament

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — making it an excellent addition to any landscape design

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — The blossoms display an array of hues including pink

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — set atop lance-shaped foliage that offers a lush

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) — this plant thrives in well-drained soil and requires moderate watering

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — Preferring full sun exposure

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — or as infill between larger shrubs

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden with its nectar-rich flowers

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — Deadheading the spent blooms will encourage further flowering and maintain its neat appearance

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) — When preparing the planting site

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) — ground cover / perennial with purple blooms

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — critical for preventing powdery mildew and other fungal issues

Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — purple flowers in the garden

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