Blue Princess Verbena
Verbena x 'Blue Princess'
SKU
08703
This improved perennial Verbena offers a profusion of showy lavender-blue flowers on a vigorous spreading form. It has shown both increased heat and cold tolerance in harsh conditions of Texas where it was introduced.
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Full sun
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 1 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
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| Bloom Time | Early spring to late fall |
| Design Ideas | This butterfly attracting, easy care perennial has masses of beautiful, lavender blue flowers. Resistant to powdery mildew. |
| Flower Attribute | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Poolside |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Gift Plant |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
Provide average, well drained soil with regular moisture. Treat as an annual in zone 7a and further north. Avoid cold, wet soil; take care not to overwater in winter. Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer in spring. Shear frequently between bloom cycles to promote vigorous re-growth and repeat bloom.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10
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