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Common
name: "Rose Vervain" or "Clump
Verbena"
Latin name: Verbena canadensis 'Homestead Purple'
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Zone: 4
- 7
Elevation to: 9000'
Growth habit: Spreading
Max height: 6" - 10"
Spread: 18"
Flowers: Yes, May - Sept
Flower type: Panicles
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 2
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Pictured: Homestead
Purple Verbena |
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Cultivation:
Plant in full sun in well drained soil. "Clump Verbena"
tolerates most soil types and drought well. Space new container
grown plants 18" - 24" apart. Mulch plants at the
end of the growing season. An excellent choice for growing in
containers or trailing over walls. It's dark purple flowers are
good for attracting
butterflies.
Propagation:
Verbena seed is difficult to germinate. Purchase pre-started
plants at you local Garden Center in packs or pots. Once
established perennials can be divided in spring.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Aphids, powdery mildew, spider mites or whiteflies. |
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