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Verbena rigida
Also Known As
- Sandpaper Verbena
- Stiff Verbena
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 18"
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Verbena rigida plant details
Verbena rigida is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbena rigida
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: verbenaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 18 IN tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, cutting garden, edging plant, meadow garden, self-sowing, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbena rigida
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: erosion, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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How to Grow Verbena rigida
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- erosion control
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-30"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - low
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aka Perennial Verbena
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 12"-15"
- sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Verbena hastata f. rosea, Rosea Pink Vervain
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 2'
- sun
- regular - occasional
Scientific Name: Glandularia lilacina 'De La Mina'
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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