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Verbena peruviana

Scientific Name: Glandularia peruviana

Also Known As

  • Perennial Verbena

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2"-4"
  • W: 12"-15"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Verbena peruviana plant details

Verbena peruviana is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbena peruviana

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: verbenaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, floriferous, long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbena peruviana

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Flaming red flowers, great in a hanging basket; butterflies love 'em; I always thought it tender but apparently, it will winter around here with protection. ZONE 6

Gardening facts about Verbena peruviana plant

How to Grow Verbena peruviana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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Scientific Name: Glandularia 'Homestead Purple'

aka Verbena Purple Spreader™, Verbena x 'Homestead', Homestead Purple Perennial Verbena

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 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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