Shop Local! Support Small Business owners like Deep Roots Plants!

Verbena, a plant that is simply beautiful

This annual trailing plant will add a beautiful pattern to your Spring garden. Its purple and white stripes give a unique look that are sure to stand out. Plant at the front of your garden or hang in a container to admire its trailing nature.

Basics

Zones

8-11

Sunlight

This plant will thrive in a location that gets a lot of sunshine and a little bit of shade each day.

Watering Needs

Moderate

Flowering season(s)

Spring,Summer,Fall

Soil type

Well draining soil

Flower Color

Purple

Verbena

How to plant & care for Verbena

WATER:

Water your Verbena plants daily for the first week or two after planting, then water about once a week to keep them happy and healthy!

EXPOSURE:

Verbena is able to show off its beautiful blooms when given, at minimum, 6 hours of direct sunlight.

PRUNING:

Prune as needed to maintain your desired look. However, be sure not to cut back too much of the plant.

PROPAGATION:

Take a few cuttings from your existing Verbena plant and place the bottom part of the stem into soil that is mixed heavily with compost. Roots should establish rather quickly for these beauties!

FERTILIZER:

Fertilize monthly during bloom season.

Diseases often seen on Verbena

Aphids, gray mold, spotted wilt, powdery mildew.