Verbena rigida
Plant Details
Masses of bright purple flowers in summer on wiry stems. Long thin mid green leaves.
Month Available: July
Evergreen / Deciduous: Deciduous
Flower Colour: Purple
Suitable For Wildlife: Butterflies
Soil Type: Well-drained
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Season of Interest: Summer
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers
Plant Type: Perennial
Hardy: Protect from severe frosts
Main Attribute: Flowers
Height / Spread: 45cm x 45cm (18in x 18in)
Growing Tips & Additional Information
When this wonderful plant has finished flowering, I don’t trim it back as it looks lovely on a frosty morning and also the foliage helps to protect the plant in the winter
Where to Plant: Patio pots
Pests and Diseases: Aphids, Leafhoppers, Slugs
Plant Care: Remove faded flowers to encourage repeat blooms
Care and Time: Low - summer
Warning: None
Benefits: Dazzling front of border plant. Long flowering. Good garden plant
History: Verbena is native to Brazil and Argentina. Named rigida due to its upright habit
EU Rights: N/A