Verbena Superbena Large Lilac Blue
Noted for its vigor, heat, drought and mildew tolerance, Verbena ‘Superbena Large Lilac Blue’ is a trailing Verbena with masses of large clusters of rich lavender-blue flowers over a long season. Blooming continuously from summer to frost, the blossoms are so profuse that they literally smother the foliage of oval, toothed, mint-like leaves, creating an endless floral carpet.
Noted for its vigor, heat, drought and mildew tolerance, Verbena 'Superbena Large Lilac Blue' is a trailing Verbena with masses of large clusters of rich lavender-blue flowers over a long season. Blooming continuously from summer to frost, the blossoms are so profuse that they literally smother the foliage of oval, toothed, mint-like leaves, creating an endless floral carpet. Perfect for the front of the border or as spillers in combination planters, this Verbena is also a great choice as colorful groundcover. Attractive to butterflies, the flowers are ignored by hungry deer. A top performer in annual trials.
- Grows up to 6-12 in. tall (15-30 cm) and vigorously spreading up to 18-30 in. wide (45-75 cm).
- This verbena is a tender perennial that is hardy to zone 8 but may be grown as an annual in cooler climates.
- Thrives in full sun or part shade, in average, well-drained soils. Tolerates dry soils and lower fertility. Normally either an application of slow release fertilizer or amending with compost is enough to keep the plant happy.
- Perfectly suited for use as ground covers, edging plants, containers and hanging baskets, from which their flower-laden stems cascade spectacularly.
- No deadheading required. While naturally well branched, trimming them back will encourage additional branching, fuller plants, and ultimately more flowers.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3 – 11 |
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Heat Zones | 1 – 12 |
Climate Zones | 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Verbena |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
Height | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 12″ – 15″ (30cm – 37cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |