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Verbena rigida

Prairie Verbena, Sandpaper V.

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Rough dark green leaves, vivid purple flowers spring and summer. When it starts to look ragged, cut it back to the ground. Will even bloom some during winters. Grows to 2' x 4'. Native to South America, but naturalized across the Southwest. Rapid grower. Produces color over a long season spring thru summer. Perhaps the hardiest. Long lived. Can be cut back severly after bloom.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Lavender, Purple

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.