Botanical Name: Verbena rigida | |
Common Name: Prairie Verbena, Sandpaper Verbena |
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
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Native Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies