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Verbena peruviana

Verbena

Plant photo of: Verbena peruviana
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom/MJC/MSN

 

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. It is drought tolerant.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.