Verbena rigida |
+ Add |
Prairie Verbena, Sandpaper V. |
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.
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
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.