Verbena — 5 species
Botanical species in the genus Verbena recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Verbena hastata
Verbena hastata
Family: Verbenaceae
Cultivation
Verbena hastata is hardy to about -20°c. Succeeds in any moderately fertile well-drained but moisture retentive soil in a sunny position. Often found in wet soils in the wild.
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Verbena litoralis
Verbena litoralis
Family: Verbenaceae
Cultivation
Verbena litoralis is a plant of dry climates, growing in areas where the mean annual rainfall can be within the range 100 - 800mm, with a dry season of up to 10 months. It is intolerant of snow, but in dry climates can tolerate occasional short-lived freezing spells with temperatures falling to around -5°c. Prefers a sunny position and a dry, arid area.
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Verbena officinalis
Verbena officinalis
Family: Verbenaceae
Cultivation
A very easily grown plant, it succeeds in any moderately fertile well-drained but moisture retentive soil in a sunny position. Plants are very tolerant of neglect and will maintain themselves for a number of years even when growing in dense weed competition. Self-sows freely when growing in a suitable position.
Full cultivation guide →Verbena stricta
Verbena stricta
Family: Verbenaceae
Cultivation
Verbena stricta is hardy to about -20°c. Succeeds in any moderately fertile well-drained but moisture retentive soil in a sunny position. Thrives in dryish, sandy soils.
Full cultivation guide →Verbena urticifolia
Verbena urticifolia
Family: Verbenaceae
Cultivation
Verbena urticifolia is hardy to about -15°c. Succeeds in any moderately fertile well-drained but moisture retentive soil in a sunny position.
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