Scientific Name
Verbena rigida
Common Name
Rigid verbena

Characteristics

Season
summer
Height
12-24 inches
Hardiness
USDA Hardiness Zone 8-10
Flower Color
violet
Soil
well drained
Exposure
full sun
Propagation
root cuttings in spring, seed
North Carolina Regions
Piedmont, Coastal Plain
Comments
An upright plant, Rigid verbena is naturalized from southeastern North Carolina to Florida. It flowers from summer to fall, and is very attractive to butterflies. It is very tolerant of heat and drought, and is a good choice for a sunny, hot perennial border.
Origin
Brazil, Argentina

Prepared by: orginally by Alice B. Russell, retired Extension Specialist, NC State University
                     maintained and expanded by Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist, NC State University

Images: ©Alice B. Russell and Erv Evans

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