Verbena canadensis

Rose Verbena is a herbaceous perennial native to North Carolina and can be found from VA south to FL. In nature, it grows along roadsides, sandhills, or other dry, especially sandy soils. The plant is a low-growing mound that spreads along the ground and roots at nodes. The showy blooms are in clusters of many small rose-pink to purple flowers. The flowers are present spring through fall and deadheading will help keep the plant compact and attractive. In the north, it can be grown as an annual. It is drought and salt tolerant but may be damaged by deer. It is a short-lived perennial and will self-seed in the right conditions.
Plant Rose Verbena in well-drained soils in full sun and use as a ground cover, in a rock garden, in a container or in the front of the border to add season-long color.
Cultivars and hybrids are available in various colors of pink, purple, red and white. It may be difficult to find the straight species in the trade.
Wildlife Value: Flowers are very attractive to butterflies.
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3-6 hours of sun per day, with protection from intense mid-day sun

Verbena Canadensis

Verbena canadensis

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