Verbena rigida 'Santos'

Also Known As

Verbena rigida 'Santos Purple'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"
W: 12"

planting zones

7a-10b

Verbena rigida 'Santos' plant details

Verbena rigida 'Santos' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbena rigida 'Santos'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: verbenaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbena rigida 'Santos'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We first noticed this low spreading summer bloomer in a British gardening journal a few years ago. Like its taller cousin Verbena bonariensis, this low spreading Verbena blooms endlessly from mid July to frost. Clusters of lavender purple flowers carried on decumbent branches are most attractive to pollinators. grows 12" tall by 18' wide. Hardy to about 0 °F, it loves sunshine and well-drained soil conditions.