Vepita Blue Violet Verbena is a compact herbaceous perennial with a slightly trailing habit and hairy stems sporting sharply toothed foliage. The wiry branched stems are lightly leafed and are topped by large clusters of blue violet flowers from late spring until frost attracting butterflies. Grows best with full sun and well-drained soils.
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Origins: |
Hybrid |
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Height: |
- 0.5' |
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Spread: |
0.5’ - 1' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Powdery mildew can be a problem with too much shade.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Fountain Grass, Lantana, Beardtongue
IMAGES: Forest & Kim Starr, Starr 070906-8397 Verbena sp., CC BY 3.0, (2) Forest & Kim Starr, Starr 070906-8399 Verbena sp., CC BY 3.0
