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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
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — ground cover / perennial with purple blooms

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) — is a vibrant and versatile perennial often treated as an annual in cooler climates; it showcases dense clusters of vibrant
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — making it an excellent addition to any landscape design; deadheading the spent blooms will encourage further flowering and
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — scientifically referred to as Verbena x hybrida
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — This hybrid is renowned for its profusion of colorful flowers and low-maintenance temperament; making it an excellent
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — Preferring full sun exposure; when preparing the planting site
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — Deadheading the spent blooms will encourage further flowering and maintain its neat appearance; attracting butterflies and
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — Garden Verbena (Verbena x hybrida) is a perennial often grown as an annual; reaching 6-12 inches in height with a spread
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — reaching 6-12 inches in height with a spread of 12-18 inches
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — reaching 6-12 inches in height with a spread of 12-18 inches; ground cover / perennial for full or half
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — It showcases dense clusters of vibrant flowers atop leafy stems
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — scientifically referred to as Verbena x hybrida; aim for a spacing of approximately 8 to 14 inches to allow for ample
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — Garden Verbena (Verbena x hybrida) is a perennial often grown as an annual
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 plant thrives in well-drained soil and requires moderate watering
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — Deadheading the spent blooms will encourage further flowering and maintain its neat appearance
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — critical for preventing powdery mildew and other fungal issues
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — Adaptable to various soil conditions, it prefers full sun and moderate watering; scientifically referred to as Verbena x
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — When preparing the planting site
Garden Verbena (Verbena X Hybrida) — Adaptable to various soil conditions, it prefers full sun and moderate watering
Verbena X Hybrida
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