Verbena 'Homestead Purple' |
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Homestead Purple Verbena |
Description
This perennial will reach 1'-2' tall and has small green leaves with purple flowers that bloom during warm weather. It is frost tender but will come back when the ground warms up. Feed with an all-purpose fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Verbena works as a great groundcover. Pinch ends to promote dense growth.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Filler, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
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.