Sand Paper Verbena



Verbena rigida

 

Verbenaceae

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Verbena_rigida1.jpg

 

 

Form: Flower, ground cover
Seasonality: Perennial sometimes grown as an annual
Size: 2 feet high by 4 feet wide
Leaves; Long, narrow, lance shaped with toothed edges

Flowers: Small, tubular 5 petals, lilac to purple blue in clusters (summer and fall)
Fruit:
Seed
Stems: Upright, leaves wide, rough, toothed, dark green, 2 - 4 inches long
Range/Origin: South America
Hardiness: Sunset 3 - 24 as perennial; as annual in colder climes

Comments: Low litter, No thorns

CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Exposure: Full sun
  • Water: Moderate to regular
  • Soil: Most, well drained
  • Propagation: Seed
  • Maintenance: Minimal

 

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