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Verbena peruviana

Peruviana Verbena

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Information by:         Photographer: Linda Engstrom/MJC/MSN

 

Description

This perennial forms a flat mat that covers an area rapidly. It has dark green leaves with clusters of bright flowers that bloom all year. Hybrids will have a little more height, different flower colors and spread more slowly. It is drought tolerant.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover, Perennial, Annual

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Width Range

n/a

Flower Color

Lavender, Pink, Red, White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Filler, Fire Resistant, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation system for breaks, leaks and problems once a month.