Verbena peruviana cv. |
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Common Verbena |
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. This groundcover is drought tolerant.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover, Perennial, Annual
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
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
Medium
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
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.