Verbena rigida

Slender Vervain, Sandpaper Verbena, Purple Verbena

OVERVIEW:

Verbena rigida (Slender Vervain) is a tuberous, herbaceous perennial that spans across a large portion of the continental United States. Originally from Brazil and Argentina, this showy plant clusters in the late spring and displays vibrant, fragrant purple flowers on angular light-green stems. It is highly desirable by an array of pollinators, including but not limited to bumblebees, hummingbirds, honeybees and butterflies. It is heat-tolerant, making it a viable option for desert gardeners.

CLASSIFICATION:

Botanical Name: Verbena rigida

Common Name: Slender Vervain, Sandpaper Verbena, Purple Verbena

Family: Verbenaceae

Suggested Uses: great for beds and moon gardens, borders

CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 1-2ft

Width: 3-4ft

Flower: intensely fragrant, purple clusters

Bloom: spring - summer

ENVIRONMENT:

USDA Zone: 7-10

Sun: Partial to full sun

Soil: sand or clay, alkaline soils

Water: Low usage once established