Verbena rigida 'Venosa' - P13

Description
The Steifes Eisenkraut 'Venosa' (Verbena rigida) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces purple flowers arranged in spikes with a light fragrance from June to October. Its lanceolate, serrated leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, weakly acidic 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.

Bulletpoints
* the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers

Leaves
The leaves of the Steifes Eisenkraut 'Venosa' are medium green, lanceolate, serrated.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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 'Venosa' forms purple flowers arranged in spikes from June. These exude a light fragrance.

Use
Group planting, bee pasture, herbaceous border