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Verbena 'Homestead Purple' Vervain

Verbena 'Homestead Purple' Vervain

Variety: 'Homestead Purple'

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    Zone

    6 - 10

  • Icon of a horizontal ruler in a grey circle

    Mature Height

    12 in

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    Mature Width

    36 in

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    Light

    Full Sun
  • Icon of a water drop in a grey circle

    Water

    Moist, well-drained
  • Icon of a seedling in dirt in a grey circle

    Soil

    Clay, Normal, loamy, Sandy
  • Description / Verbena 'Homestead Purple' Vervain

    Verbena 'Homestead Purple' Vervain is a tender perennial (winter hardy in Zone 7 and higher), typically grown as an annual, that blooms heavily from late spring to late fall, often until first frost. Its tight, rounded clusters of dainty bright purple flowers sit atop slender but strong green stems, which splay in a charming, well-behaved manner, giving the low-growing plant an airy appearance. The subtly fragrant flowers bring bees and butterflies flocking to the garden and make enchanting and long-lasting additions to cut arrangements.

    A Verbena canadensis, commonly called rose verbena, clump verbena, or rose vervain, 'Homestead Purple' has a bushy habit and vigorously spreads to quickly fill in large areas, rooting at the nodes. If not deadheaded, the plant may also self-seed in optimal conditions. Verbena is shown to best effect when massed or grouped as a ground cover or edging in beds and borders and is perfect for a pollinator garden. It's also a great specimen, container, or hanging basket plant.

    Easy to grow and low maintenance, verbena grows best in sunny to partially sunny locations with moist, well-draining soil, but it tolerates a variety of soils, including clay, loam, sand, and shallow rocky soils. The plant performs well in hot, dry conditions and is bothered by few diseases or pests. It may benefit from a winter mulch.

    A native plant, verbena is indigenous to North America. Native plants are not only beautiful but also environmentally friendly. Naturally adapted to the climate and soil conditions of the region, they thrive without fertilizers or extra watering, once established. They also act as natural pest controls, reducing the need for pesticides in the garden. Landscaping with native plants promotes biodiversity and provides shelter and quality food for wildlife and pollinators, bringing gardens to life.

  • Product Details

    SKU: 29670
    Genus: Verbena
    Species: canadensis
    Variety: 'Homestead Purple'
    Item Form: 1-Quart
    Bloom Color: Purple
    Foliage Color: Dark Green
    Habit: Spreading
    Light Requirements: Full Sun
    Moisture Requirements:
    • Moist, well-drained
    Bloom Start: Late Spring
    Bloom End: Late Fall
    Uses:
    • Beds
    • Border
    • Containers
    • Ground Cover
    • Fall Color
    Special Features:
    • Butterfly Lovers
    • Flower
    • Easy Care Plants
    • Fragrance
    • Repeat Bloomer
    • Native
    Hardiness Zones: 6 - 10
    State Shipping Restrictions: GU, HI, PR, VI

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