Verbena - Homestead Purple 'Purple Spreader'
Purple Spreader Garden Verbena is a spreading basal-form herbaceous perennial with glossy deep green serrated lance-like leaves. The wiry branched stems are lightly leafed and are topped by large clusters of rich bright purple flowers from midsummer to fall, attracting butterflies. Grows best with full sun and well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
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Origins: |
Southcentral and East NA; GA Native |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Watch for powdery mildew.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Fountain Grass, Lantana, Beardtongue
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Verbena canadensis Homestead Purple 14zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.