Verbena rigida |
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Prairie Verbena, Sandpaper V. |
Description
This groundcover has toothed, dark green, pointed, evergreen leaves. In spring and summer, vivid purple flowers apear in clusters. When it starts to look ragged, cut it back to the ground. Will even bloom some during winters. It grows to 1'-2' tall and 4' wide rapidly. It may be the hardiest of the verbenas.
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Anatomy
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Lavender, Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.