Homestead Verbena

Verbena canadensis

Homestead Verbena (Verbena canadensis) is a fast-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 6-10, that matures to about 0.7-1.5 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with low water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. Expect pink and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer. It attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and pollinators, stands up well to drought, heat and humidity.

USDA zones

6-10

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Low

Mature size

0.7-1.5 ft

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry

Bloom color

Pink, Purple

Bloom season

Fall, Spring, Summer

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Songbirds

Tough against

Drought, Heat, Humidity, Salt

Native to

North America