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Verbena bipinnatifida

Scientific Name: Glandularia bipinnatifida

Also Known As

  • Valley Lavender® Plains Verbena

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Verbena bipinnatifida plant details

Verbena bipinnatifida is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbena bipinnatifida

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: verbenaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbena bipinnatifida

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Vibrant lavender flower clusters are held erect above spreading stems with deeply cut leaves. This beautiful groundcover blooms from late spring through frost. A durable Great Plains perennial that is attractive to butterflies. Garden loam, clay or sandy soil. USDA zones 4-8 (has been grown up to 6,000').

Gardening facts about Verbena bipinnatifida plant

How to Grow Verbena bipinnatifida

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Scientific Name: Glandularia peruviana

aka Perennial Verbena

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 12"-15"

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Rose Mock Vervain, Rosie Verbena, Sweet William

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 4"-10"

Width: 18"-30"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Glandularia x 'Purple Pride', Purple Pride Perennial Verbena

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

8a-9b

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 18"-30"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - low
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aka Glandularia x 'Sarah', Sarah Perennial Verbena

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

8a-9b

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 18"-30"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - low
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aka Glandularia tenuisecta, Verbena pulchella var. gracilior, Verbena tenuisecta, Verbena tenuisecta var. alba, Moss Verbena, South American Mock Vervain

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 18"-36"

  • mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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