Verbena stricta |
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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. This variety has blue flowers. 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
Purple
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:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.