Iced Cherry Verbena is a compact herbaceous perennial with a stiff, mounding habit and hairy stems sporting sharply toothed lance-like leaves. The wiry branched stems are lightly leafed and are topped by large clusters of deep pink-red flowers from spring until frost attracting butterflies. Grows best with full sun and well-drained soils. Superbena have mildew resistance and heat and drought tolerance.
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Origins: |
Native Hybrid |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
1.5’ - 2' |
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Spacing: |
2' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
8 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Slowly spreads to form colonies.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Fountain Grass, Lantana, Beardtongue
Images: Photos by Proven Winners, Superbena Royale Iced Cherry
