Verbena Superbena Sparkling Amethyst

Noted for its vigor, heat, drought and mildew tolerance, Verbena ‘Superbena Sparkling Amethyst’ is a mounding trailing Verbena with profuse clusters of purple flowers splashed with lavender and white. Blooming continuously from summer to frost, the blossoms are so profuse that they literally smother the foliage of oval, toothed, mint-like leaves, creating a terrific floral display.

Noted for its vigor, heat, drought and mildew tolerance, Verbena 'Superbena Sparkling Amethyst' is a mounding trailing Verbena with profuse clusters of purple flowers splashed with lavender and white. Blooming continuously from summer to frost, the blossoms are so profuse that they literally smother the foliage of oval, toothed, mint-like leaves, creating a terrific floral display. Perfect for the front of the border or as spillers in combination planters, this compact Verbena enjoys a strong garden performance. Attractive to butterflies, the flowers are ignored by hungry deer.

  • Grows up to 6-12 in. tall (15-30 cm) and spreading up to 12-18 in. wide (30-45 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

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'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spacing 8″
– 12″
(20cm
– 30cm)
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