Verbenas Verbena spp Now reclassified into the genus Glandularia. Short lived perennial ground covers. Flowers: J F M A M J J A S O N DStatus: Varies by speciesOrigin: Varies by speciesFamily: VerbenaceaeSize: Varies by speciesSun: Varies by speciesWatering: Weekly during bloom periodGrowth Rate: Moderate to fastSoil: Varies by speciesTemperature:Pruning: Removing spent flower stalks in summer can give a cleaner appearance.Disease and Pests: WhitefliesUses: Host for the Fine-lined Sallow moth and Verbena mothNotes: Plants typically live 2-3 years, although some species reseed in the garden. Goodding’s Verbena (G. gooddingii): Native to Arizona and other parts of the southwest. Forms a soft mound up to 12″ tall and 3′ wide. Lavender flowers. Moss Verbena (G. pulchella): Native to South America. Thrives in semi-shaded or filtered sun locations in the low desert. Up to 8″ tall and 5′ wide. Prefers well drained soil. Blooms in spring and early summer. Sandpaper Verbena (G. rigida): Native to Brazil and Argentina, but has naturalized in the midwest and southeastern U.S. Can recover from severe freezes. Grows up to 24″ tall and 4′ wide. Purple flowers last from spring through summer. Fast growing plant. Resources Water Use it Wisely Public ASU Smart Plant Tags Imagine a world where every garden, school yard, and public space becomes an immersive and educational experience. A place where nature and knowledge intertwine to create stunning interpretive trails. With a simple scan using your smartphone, you’ll unlock a whole new level of information and convenience. Products search Share this:FacebookXWhatsAppPinterestRedditPrintLike this:Like Loading...