Scientific Name : Verbena canadensis
Common Name : Vervain
Hardiness Zone : 6a - 9b
Hardiness Degree : 32°F (0°C)
Blooming Season : Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Late Summer
Plant Habit : Mounded
Characteristics : Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Water : Light
Fertilizer : Once a week
Spacing : 12 - 16" (30 - 41cm)
Height : 6 - 10" (15 - 25cm)
Width : 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)
Exposure : Sun
General Information : Bright clusters of purple flowers adorn the green lacy foliage in Summer.
Heat and drought tolerant, it makes an ideal ground cover or edging plant, or use in containers.
Idea & Tips : Plant in full sun.
Grower Information : Small, deep purple flowers on vigorous, mounded plants.
Daylength : Plants grown under long days (greater than 12-hr. daylengths), occurring naturally or by night-break lighting, will flower more rapidly.
Propagation Information : Reduce and then eliminate mist as soon as possible. Apply preventative fungicide spray after sticking.
Cool Treatment :
Plant Maturity: Cold treatment is not required.
Plant Growth Regulators : Generally not needed.
'Homestead Purple'