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Verbena sp., Verbena

Verbena sp.

Verbena
Family: Verbenaceae
Groundcover and low-growing 2ft plant

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft plant

Small plant 2-5 ft

Semi-shade

Full sun

Moderate water

Red, crimson, vinous flowers

Blue, lavender, purple flowers

White, off-white flowers

Pink flowers

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Garden Verbenas are a large group of hybrids, with mainly Verbena peruviana and Verbena platensis in their parentage. They grow well in desert dry summer heat, they tend to get mildew in more humid weathers. They are good bedding and edge plant, in hot desert locations, they also make a good ground cover.

Similar plants:

Lippia citriodora, Aloysia citriodora, Verbena citriodora, Verbena triphylla (Lemon-scented verbena, lemon Luisa, Pitiona)

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Link to this plant:

https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/verbena_sp.htm

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