Verbena x 'Homestead Purple'
Verbena
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Verbena (Verbena x 'Homestead Purple') - Description
Regal purple flowers appear all summer and into fall on low, spreading plants. Excellent for bedding or in containers. Single plants get several feet wide and 6-10" tall. Heat and drought tolerant. It looks great with Stachys Big Ears or Coneflower Magnus. Spacing 2'. Blooms from Spring-Frost. Zones 7-9. Perennial. Part-Full Sun.
Verbena (Verbena x 'Homestead Purple') - Blooming
Flowers come in many different colors. Blooms in clusters of small, tubular 5-petaled flowers at the tops of floral stems.
Verbena (Verbena x 'Homestead Purple') - Growth
All species of Verbena need full sun for their best performance. Does best in hot weather.
Verbena (Verbena x 'Homestead Purple') - Planting
Plant in locations that will provide good air circulation. Works well in parking strips along driveways and hanging baskets.
Verbena (Verbena x 'Homestead Purple') - Pest
Mildew can be a problem which is why it is best to have good air circulation around the plants.
Verbena (Verbena x 'Homestead Purple') - Interesting facts
Verbena has been said throughout history to posses divine qualities. Historically it was called "the tears of Isis". Today the oil is sometimes sold as Spanish Verbena oil and is used in perfumes.
Verbena (Verbena x 'Homestead Purple') - Soil and irrigation
Most varieties need little to moderate water, but there are some that need regular water (V. 'Homestead Purple', V. Tamari hybrids).
