A vigoruos mounding trialing Verbena with over 15 differnt colors.
Pronunciation
(ver-BEN-ah)
Plant Type
All Plants, Perennial Tender
Hardiness Zone
8-11, annual else where
Sunlight
full
Moisture
average
Soil & Site
average, well drained
Growing Media
average patio
Flowers
over 15 differnet colors
Leaves
upright mounding trailing habit, well branched
Dimensions
8-10 inches
Maintenance
Although the newer cultivars are resistant to many of problems they are still susceptible to powdery mildew, white fly and spider mites. Tamari are reported to have good mildew resistance. They can be over wintered in a bright cool window. Cut the plants back, re-pot and make sure the pests are controlled.
Propagation
cuttings
Notes & Reference
#51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Arimitage), #109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterroud), #76-Annuals for Every Purpose (Larry Hodgson)