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Coarse Verbena, Prairie Verbena, Sandpaper Verbena
Verbena rigida

Short-lived perennial. Dark green, coarsely-toothed leaves with a sandpapery texture. Bright purple flowers. Can be pruned back in late winter or early spring to encourage good spring growth. Deadhead to encourage continued blooming. Synonym: Verbena venosa.

  • Plant type: Perennial, Groundcover
  • Maintenance level: Medium
  • Water requirement: Low
  • Sun exposure: Full
  • Height range: 1–2 Feet
  • Width range: 2–4 Feet
  • Canopy value: 7 ft²
  • Growth rate: Medium
  • Seasonal habit: Evergreen
  • Flower color: Purple
  • Flower season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
  • Fruit color: Brown
  • General foliage color: Green
  • Design style: Child/Pet Friendly, Pool Friendly, Patio Plants, Pollinator Plants
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: 15 °F
  • Soil preference: Sand, Loam, Rocky, Well Drained
  • Native location: Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil
  • PH preference: Alkaline/Basic, Neutral
  • Sunset zones: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  • USDA hardiness zone: 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a

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