| Description | A low growing Verbena producing bright purple or magenta flowers. |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennial Tender |
| Hardiness Zone | Cold 8-10, Sunset 8-24 |
| Sunlight | full to partial sun |
| Moisture | average to moist |
| Soil & Site | average well drained |
| Flowers | bright purple to magenta |
| Leaves | long, toothed leaves |
| Dimensions | 6-24 inches tall by 12-18 inches spread |
| Maintenance | Although the newer cultivars are resistant to many of problems they are still susceptible to powdery mildew, white fly and spider mites. Tapien are reported to have some 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 | division, cuttings |
| Native Site | Native to South America |
| Misc Facts | (syn Verbena venosa) |
| Notes & Reference | #51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Arimitage), #76-Annuals for Every Purpose), #109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterroud) |
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