Verbena rigida 'Santos' - P11

Description
The Slender vervain (Verbena rigida) is an upright perennial that produces purple-coloured flowers from July to September. Its leaves are grey-green. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and grows to a width of approx. 40 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Glandularia, Verbena venosa, Verbena rugosa.

Leaves
The leaves of the Slender vervains are grey-green.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Verbena rigida 'Lilacina' forms purple-coloured flowers from July.