Dr. Allan Armitage and Dr. Michael Dirr found this time-tested Verbena at a country homestead in GA. It is very vigorous, both in growth and flower production. In mild winters it remains evergreen and continues to bloom. This low, spreading Verbena of 6-12" bears rich, deep purple flowers early spring until frost and softens edges of borders in sun. Leaves are also attractive: deep green and scalloped. Allow the foliage to remain throughout the winter; tidy up by removing any dieback in early spring. An early nectar source for the first of the butterflies. Native.

Bloom color: purple
Bloom period: mid-spring - frost
Height: 6-12"
Spread: 2-3'
Zones: 7-9