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Verbena rigida
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Verbena rigida
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Verbena rigida


Rigid Verbena

 USDA Zone: 7-9

Plant number: 1.538.240


This Verbena comes from South America, and is one of the most reliable types for regions with hot, humid summer. Plants form a bushy mound of dark green leaves, with branching stems that bear clusters of bright purple flowers from summer well into late fall. Attractive to butterflies. Excellent in containers. Worth growing even as an annual in cold winter regions. A winter mulch is recommended in Zone 7.

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Verbena rigida


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
  Purple
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
  Mid Fall
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
Height
   30-60 cm
   12-23 inches
Spread
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Fast
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.