Verbena, Vervain (Unlimited)

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About Verbena, Vervain (Unlimited)

I felt there is a need for this group, because there are so many Photos I've see.

Verbenas are grown as annuals or perennials. The plants are tolerant of hot summers and relatively tolerant of dry conditions. All grow best in full sun gardens. The spectacular colors of the new varieties make verbena a plant more gardeners should try.

Verbena bonariensis - Brazilian Verbena - A tall, sparse plant that is generally perennial. Excellent plant for stressful summers. If over-fertilized, grows to 4 feet and must be cut back. It was named for city of Buenos Aires, where first discovered. Unfortunately this plant has naturalized in the southeastern U.S. The panicle of flowers measures 2 inches across. Zone 7-9 plant, therefore a tender perennial, but it comes back reliably from seed.

Verbena canadensis - Clump Verbena, Rose Verbena - Outstanding plants for gardens. Plants have a low spreading form and they flower profusely all summer. The creeping stems will root into the soil or mulch. These plants may be perennial. If they will be perennial, they will emerge late (late May or early June) so don't give up on them too early in the spring. These plants love hot weather and plenty of water and fertilizer. They tolerate drought reasonably well, but flowering and overall growth will slow considerably. Some types may self-sow each year.

# Abbeville', 'Blue Princess', 'Appleblossom', 'Silver Anne', 'Big Red', 'Gene Cline', 'Taylortown Red', 'Batesville Rose', 'Snowflurry'
# ‘Temari™ Bright Red’, ‘Bright Pink’, ‘Violet’, ‘Burgundy’, 'Patio Blue', 'Patio Pink', 'Patio Hot Pink' and 'Patio Rose' - available from Proven Winners.
# 'Homestead Purple' - Vigorous grower that does not mind heat. Dark green foliage stays attractive all summer. Discovered by Allen Armitage and Michael Dirr at an old homestead in Georgia. Late to emerge in spring. Best to provide some winter protection. # 'TortugaTM White', 'Peach', 'Red', 'Hot Pink'.
# 'Wildfire Dark Lavender' - available from Ball FloraPlant.

Verbena x hybrida - Annual Verbena - Annual verbena is a relatively common garden bedding plant.
'Obsession' series, 'Peaches and Cream', 'Quartz' series, 'Romance' series, 'Novalis' series

Verbena rigida - Rigid Verbena - Vigorous grower, dense plant produces many flowers. Usually considered a zone 7-9 perennial but comes back reliably in zone 6.

Verbena tenuisecta - Moss Verbena - Moss verbena lay flat against the ground and spread dramatically. Depending on the variety, plants can be placed 3-4 feet apart and they will fill all the space during the summer. The leaves are smallish and highly dissected, almost fern-like. The creeping stems will root into the soil or mulch. These plants may be perennial. If they will be perennial, they will emerge late (late May or early June) so don't give up on them too early in the spring. These plants love hot weather and plenty of water and fertilizer. They tolerate drought reasonably well, but flowering and overall growth will slow considerably.

# 'Cotton Candy', 'Sissinghurst', 'Imagination', 'Sterling Star', 'Tex Tuf Purple'
# ‘Tapien™ Blue Violet’, ‘Pink’, ‘Lavender’ - available from Proven Winners.
# ‘Aztec™ Rose Pink’, 'Pink Magic', Violet’, ‘Deep Lavender’- available from Ball FloraPlant.
# 'BabylonTM Lilac', 'Neon Rose', 'Silver', 'Light Blue' - available from Goldsmith.

THE RULES…
Please, post pictures with flowers that belong to Verbena, Vervain family. See above…
Any other types of photos will be deleted without warning.
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Peter, Group Admin.