Verbena x 'Mammoth'
Verbena
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Verbena (Verbena x 'Mammoth') - Description
Modern verbenas are low growers for ground cover or hanging baskets. Old-fashioned verbenas are very different tall plants, large flowers and good fragrance. Gardeners in Europe, especially the French, have been perfecting this plant for years. This distinguished strain from the turn of the century gets 12-18" tall with a wide range of colors: scarlet, pink, purple and white, many with white eyes.
Verbena (Verbena x 'Mammoth') - 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 'Mammoth') - Growth
All species of Verbena need full sun for their best performance. Does best in hot weather.
Verbena (Verbena x 'Mammoth') - Planting
Plant in locations that will provide good air circulation. Works well in parking strips along driveways and hanging baskets.
Verbena (Verbena x 'Mammoth') - Pest
Mildew can be a problem which is why it is best to have good air circulation around the plants.
Verbena (Verbena x 'Mammoth') - 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 'Mammoth') - Soil and irrigation
Most varieties need little to moderate water, but there are some that need regular water (V. 'Homestead Purple', V. Tamari hybrids).
