Botanical Name: Verbena rigida
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Common Name: Prairie Verbena, Sandpaper Verbena  
Plant photo of: Verbena rigida
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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.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Purple

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
  • Description

  • Notes

This rapidly growing perennial groundcover has rough, dark green leaves and vivid purple flowers in summer and fall. When it starts to look ragged, cut it back to the ground, which will encourage greener new growth. Though a perennial, it may be short-lived, but if flowers are allowed to go to seed, it may establish itself in the garden. Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds. Grows about 2 feet tall and wide.