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Garden Verbena (Verbena x hybrida)
Verbena are good annuals for sunny dry sites. They are available as upright compact plants and as low growing groundcovers. Continuous bloom with clusters of star-shaped flowers at the ends of branches. Cold tolerant annual. Attracts butterflies. Also consider Verbena bonariensis (Brazilian Verbena) as an excellent tall (3') annual for interesting blooms and ability to attract butterflies. Easy from seed and will self sow readily.
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Mature Height: 6 - 14 Inches
- Soil Conditions: Dry
- Bloom Color: Multicolor, Peach, Red, Salmon, White
- Bloom Season: May - October
- Hardiness: Half-Hardy Annual
- Size: Small, Medium
Caring for Garden Verbena
- Full sun in fertile well-drained soils
- Can be cut back to shape or to keep in bounds if necessary.