Verbena rigida

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Prairie Verbena, Sandpaper V.

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

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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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:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.