SCIENTIFIC NAME: Verbena canadensis

COMMON NAME: Clump verbena

FAMILY: Verbenaceae

TYPE: perennial, semi-evergreen, native to southeastern U. S.

LEAVES: opposite, ovate with wedge shaped base, incised,1" wide and 1"-3" long, leaves and stems pubescent, semi-evergreen

FLOWER: clusters of up to 20 flowers, each head up to 1/2" across; rose, pink, or blue

SEASON OF BLOOM: spring, summer, and fall; mild winters

GROWTH HABIT: 8" to 12" spreading groundcover

SOIL: well-drained soil, drought tolerant

SUN: full sun, heat tolerant

HARDINESS: zones 6-10

UTILIZATION: outstanding flower groundcover

DISEASES: powdery mildew, less susceptible than V.X hybrida

INSECTS AND RELATED PESTS: spider mites, less susceptible than V. X hybrida

PROPAGATION: clump division, cuttings, seed

MAINTENANCE: cut back yearly, late fall to winter

RELATED SPECIES: V. peruviana (Peruvian verbena) 6" tall, groundcover, scarlet flowers, hardy to zone 7

NOTES: Homestead Purple is a great performer