Verbena, Rough Verbena, Stiff Verbena, Tuberous Vervain, Upright Verbena 'Polaris'

Verbenarigida

Family
Verbenaceae (ver-be-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Verbena (ver-BEE-nuh)
Species
rigida (RIG-ih-duh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Huntsville, Alabama

Chandler, Arizona

Sacramento, California

Milledgeville, Georgia

Metairie, Louisiana

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Huntsville, AL | January 2020 | positive

I see this growing in Huntsville Botanical Garden in north Alabama. Does anyone know if it has any mildew resistance?

M
Tracy, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2007 | positive

I (unintenionally) tried to kill this plant by not watering for the past 2 summers and it still it came back. It grows in full sun with ...Read More

D
Birmingham, AL (Zone 8a) | July 2004 | positive

More upright and less invasive than the wild species; pale lavender flowers followed by bright purple berries; deadhead for continued flo...Read More

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