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Verbena rigida 'Touch of Style'

Also Known As

  • Verbena bonariensis var rigida
  • Verbena venosa
  • Coarse Verbena
  • Sandpaper Verbena
  • Touch of Style Rigid Verbena
  • Tuberous Verbena
  • Tuberous Vervain

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 36"-60"

planting zones

  • 8b-10b

Verbena rigida 'Touch of Style' plant details

Verbena rigida 'Touch of Style' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in acidic soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbena rigida 'Touch of Style'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: verbenaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 36 IN - 60 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbena rigida 'Touch of Style'

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A tough, low maintenance, and durable groundcover that produces rounded clusters of rich purple flowers from spring to fall. May spread from 3-5'W in a single season! A heat and sun loving perennial that attracts scads of butterflies and other pollinators. Tolerant of drought(once established) and poor soils. Item# 9419.

Gardening facts about Verbena rigida 'Touch of Style' plant

How to Grow Verbena rigida 'Touch of Style'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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