Verbena rigida
- Good for Cutting
- Loved by Garden Birds
- Loved by Pollinators
- Perfect for Pots
- Self-sows
I first came across this planted in the rose garden at Sissinghurst, where it is planted in wide drifts, and now love its bright purple flowers which go on and on and on
Verbena rigida is the small and more densely flowery version of verbena which flowers for four or five months at a stretch. Watch Sarah explain the reasons why she loves Verbena rigida and the best conditions to grow it in this video.
Please note: The seed packet contains Verbena rigida, whilst the plants and seedlings are Verbena rigida 'Santos Purple'.On occasion we may need to send you an alternative variety to the one shown, which will be selected by our growing team to ensure its suitability. It will be of equal or greater value to the original. Please contact our customer service team if there are any problems.
- Good for Cutting
- Loved by Garden Birds
- Loved by Pollinators
- Perfect for Pots
- Self-sows
Product details
- Type
- Perennial
- Position
- Border (Middle)
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Flowers
- June - November
- Height
- 60cm (24in)
- Common name
- Slender Vervain
- Moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Spread
- 60cm (24in)
- Cultivation
- Sow under cover in mid spring. Cover lightly. Seeds need darkness, so cover until germination occurs, watering sparingly until germination. Plant out after last frosts or in autumn. Can be direct sown in early May.
Care Tips
A perennial that comes through most winters, To be sure mulch in winter for protection. This can be grown as an annual in a container.
Flowering Time
June - November
