Verbena hastata f. rosea (Pink-Flowered Blue Vervain)
Pink-Flowered Blue Vervain, Verbena hastata 'Rosea'
Verbena hastata f. rosea (Pink-Flowered Blue Vervain) is a tall, upright, clump-forming perennial adorned with spikes of small clear pink flowers borne on tall, branched, candelabra-like stems. Blooming from early summer to fall, the blossoms open from the bottom upwards for a long-lasting display. Bumblebees are among the important pollinators. They attract butterflies and birds as well. They rise above the foliage of lance-shaped, sharply toothed, green leaves. An attractive perennial for the wildlife garden, the border, along streamsides, and at pond edges.
- Grows up to 3-4 ft. high (90-120 cm) and 1-2 ft. wide (30-60 cm). May self-seed in gardens where happy.
- Performs best in full sun in average, moist but well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
- Great for borders, meadows, prairies, native plant gardens, or informal/naturalized areas.
- Virtually pest and disease free.
- Propagate by seed, division, or softwood cuttings.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 9 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Verbena |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 9 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Verbena |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |