Verbena hybrida typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
garden verbena
Verbena hybrida
Garden verbena (Verbena hybrida) is an herbaceous perennial that is native to Mexico. The plant has a spreading habit and grows up to 45 centimeters tall. It has clusters of small, deep purple, scented flowers all summer. The flowers are highly attractive to bees and butterflies, making this a great choice for people looking to attract pollinators to their garden. Its leaves and woody stems make its an attractive addition to garden beds, rock gardens or mixed border designs. Garden verbena is easy to grow and drought tolerant. It requires very little maintenance, making it an excellent choice for beginner gardeners.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Division,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
9 - 10
Flowers:
Blue, violet, purple, rose, red, yellow, white and bicolor Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
For Garden Verbena, watering should be moderate and done when the soil is dry to the touch. Water deeply once a week in the summer months, and once a month in the winter months. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. During the growing season, Garden Verbena will benefit from occasional misting. Avoid over-watering, as Verbena is prone to root rot when kept in overly moist soil.
sunlight
Garden verbena (Verbena hybrida) thrive in areas of full sunlight with around 8-10 hours of direct sunlight each day. This species of plant will wither and die in areas of partial shade or in shady spots where they don’t get enough sunlight. In areas of intense summer heat, garden verbena will need some afternoon shade to avoid leaf burn. When planted in cooler climates, garden verbena can handle more sun.
pruning
Garden Verbena (Verbena hybrida) should be pruned at the end of winter and again in mid-summer to encourage healthy blooming. Pruning in late winter should cut back all stems to about 6 inches, and again in mid-summer cut down sideshoots to the desired length, with no more than 1 third of the total plant growth being removed. This will encourage less dense foliage and a bushier form of growth. Pruning at these times will also encourage more abundant flowering during the growing season.
Season
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Verbena hybrida typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
