Plants in family verbenaceae
Verbena 'Balendred'
Verbena 'Balendred' is a hardy perennial suitable for USDA zones 8b-10, requiring full sun and slightly acidic, rich soil. It needs regular watering during its first growing season but requires little supplementary water once established. This plant is ideal for adding vibrant color to sunny garden areas.
Lantana camara 'Hot Pink Little Lucky'
Lantana camara 'Hot Pink Little Lucky' is a heat and humidity-tolerant plant with bold, multi-colored bloom clusters. It has a dense, compact growth habit and requires full sun for best results.
Aloysia virgata
Aloysia virgata, native to Argentina, is a shrubby bush that can grow up to 15 feet tall and 8 feet wide. It features small, fragrant white flowers that bloom from July until the first frost, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant thrives in full sun and is known for its vanilla almond fragrance, which is strongest in the late afternoon and evening. It is a versatile addition to gardens in USDA zones 7 to 9.
Duranta erecta 'Sapphire Showers'
Duranta erecta 'Sapphire Showers' is a tropical plant known for its vibrant clusters of delicate flowers and lush green foliage. It is resilient to drought and various soil conditions, attracting birds with its berries and thriving in USDA Zones 9-11.
Verbena bonariensis
Verbena bonariensis is a tall, slender perennial native to tropical South America, known for its fragrant lavender to rose-purple flowers. It blooms all summer, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. This plant thrives in dry conditions and can grow up to 6 feet tall, making it a striking addition to gardens. It is also known for its ability to self-seed in favorable conditions.
Verbena stricta
Verbena stricta is a drought-resistant perennial native to the central United States, growing up to 2-4 feet tall. It features densely packed clusters of purple or lavender flowers and is important for butterfly gardens. This plant thrives in meadows, fields, and dry sandy soils, blooming from early summer through September.
Lantana camara 'Little Lucky Pot Of Gold'
Lantana camara 'Little Lucky Pot Of Gold' is a compact perennial with bright golden-yellow flower clusters that rebloom from summer through fall. It is heat and humidity-tolerant, growing best in full sun and well-drained, rich garden soil.
Verbena tenera
Verbena tenera is a low-spreading perennial with rosy pink flowers featuring a carmine center. It is a cross between V. canadensis and V. tenuisecta, offering a lighter pink bloom than V. Sissinghurst. This plant is ideal for sunny locations.
Lantana camara 'Peach Glow'
Lantana camara 'Peach Glow' is a deciduous plant that produces multi-colored bloom clusters earlier than traditional Lantanas. It has a dense and compact growth habit, reaching 10 to 12 inches in height and width. This perennial thrives in full sun and requires rich garden soil with good drainage.
Lantana camara 'Red Little Lucky'
Lantana camara 'Red Little Lucky' is a compact, deciduous plant with clusters of multi-colored blooms in red, orange, and yellow. It blooms three weeks earlier than traditional Lantanas and grows to a height and width of 10-12 inches. This plant is perennial in USDA zones 8-10 and annual in zones 7 and below. It thrives in full sun and requires low water once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens.
Verbena 'Balendwite'
Verbena 'Balendwite' is a hardy landscape plant known for its heat tolerance and long flowering period. It features vibrant colors and superior branching, making it a standout in gardens. This plant is suitable for a variety of conditions and adds a splash of color to any landscape.
Lantana camara
Lantana camara is a low-maintenance plant with coarse, pungently scented, deep green leaves. Its blooms create a tie-dye effect, starting light and darkening with age. This plant attracts butterflies and is toxic if ingested.
Verbena peruviana
Verbena peruviana is a very low-growing plant perfect for sunny rock walls, known for its brilliant red flowers that bloom from spring through summer. It attracts hummingbirds and is native to regions like Bolivia and Brazil. This plant has been introduced worldwide and is recognized for its vibrant color and adaptability.
Verbena 'Mabel's Maroon'
Verbena 'Mabel's Maroon' is a vibrant perennial with fluorescent maroon flowers that attract hummingbirds. It blooms heavily from mid-spring to early fall, showing remarkable tolerance to heat and sun. This plant is a great choice for sunny gardens and adds a bold splash of color to any landscape.
Verbena oklahomensis 'Rosie'
Verbena oklahomensis 'Rosie' is a vigorous plant that can form a large patch up to 1 foot tall and 5 feet wide in a single season. It flowers heavily in early spring and fall, attracting butterflies and other pollinators. This drought-tolerant plant is ideal for sunny locations and can be used as a groundcover or in cottage gardens.
Lantana camara 'Miss Huff'
Lantana camara 'Miss Huff' is the hardiest lantana, introduced by Goodness Grows Nursery in Georgia. It features showy orange, yellow, and pink flower heads that bloom nonstop until frost. This deer-resistant plant can survive short durations of -3°F and attracts hummingbirds. 'Miss Huff' can spread up to 10 feet when conditions are favorable, making it a vibrant and resilient choice for gardens in USDA zones 7b to 9b.
Lantana 'Chapel Hill Yellow'
Lantana 'Chapel Hill Yellow' is a hybrid plant with bright yellow flowers that bloom from early June until frost. It is deer-resistant and attracts hummingbirds, making it a vibrant addition to gardens. This plant is a cross between Lantana 'New Gold' and Lantana camara 'Miss Huff'.
Duranta erecta 'Variegata'
Duranta erecta 'Variegata' is a tropical shrub with variegated foliage edged in creamy yellow, complemented by light-blue or lavender blooms. It can grow between 15 to 25 feet tall and 8 to 12 feet wide, making it a substantial addition to gardens in zones 9-11. In addition to its flowers, it produces attractive yellow or orange berries. This plant thrives in sunny locations and is well-suited for creating a colorful hedge or focal point in a landscape.
Verbena catharinae 'Lavender Frappe'
Verbena catharinae 'Lavender Frappe' is a drought-tolerant perennial introduced by Plant Delights/JLBG in 2011. It forms a 1-inch tall carpet of finely dissected green foliage, adorned with medium purple flowers in spring and summer. This plant can spread to a 3-foot wide patch within a year and tolerates temperatures as low as 7°F. Its low-growing habit makes it ideal for groundcover in sunny gardens, attracting butterflies and other pollinators.
Verbena 'Tie Dye'
Verbena 'Tie Dye' is a unique plant with mauvy-lavender flowers bordered in white, attracting hummingbirds to the garden. It is a drought-tolerant perennial that blooms from spring to fall, making it a vibrant addition to sunny garden spaces.
Verbena 'Royalty'
Verbena 'Royalty' is a low-growing plant with dense foliage and dark purple flowers. It blooms from late spring through fall, attracting butterflies and adding vibrant color to gardens.
Verbena 'Maries Rose'
Verbena 'Maries Rose' is a vigorous hybrid known for its medium red-purple flowers. It is one of the best hybrid verbenas, attracting butterflies and being resistant to rabbits. This plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a robust addition to any garden.
Verbena canadensis 'Lilac Time'
Verbena canadensis 'Lilac Time' is a hybrid with luminescent white flowers tinged with light lilac, darkening as nights cool. It has a bushy spreading habit and is less aggressive than other hybrids. This plant is ideal for sunny gardens and attracts butterflies.
Lantana camara 'Bloomify Rose'
Lantana camara 'Bloomify Rose' is a compact plant with vibrant blooms ranging from pink to orange to yellow. It thrives in full sun and does not produce fruit, making it a low-maintenance choice for summer to fall color in gardens.
Verbena 'Tex Tuf Purple'
Verbena 'Tex Tuf Purple' is a charming plant that produces small purple-violet flowers from spring through summer. It features dainty cutleaf foliage, adding a delicate texture to garden beds. This verbena is ideal for sunny locations and is known for its long blooming period, making it a favorite for attracting butterflies.
Lantana 'Sunny Side Up'
Lantana 'Sunny Side Up' is a hybrid plant that forms a 15-inch tall clump with flowers that change from yellow to white with a yellow center. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is drought-tolerant, making it a vibrant choice for sunny gardens.
Lantana camara 'Sonset'
Lantana camara 'Sonset' is a compact plant discovered as a branch sport on L. 'Sonrise'. Its flowers transition from golden-yellow to cherry red and purple as they age, providing a dynamic display. This plant is sterile unless grown near a fertile female, making it a unique addition to gardens.
Verbena aristigera
Verbena aristigera is a vibrant perennial with rich, fluorescent purple flowers that bloom throughout the summer. Known for its non-aggressive growth habit, this plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, adding life to any garden. It is a compact, long-flowering variety that thrives in hot weather, making it ideal for sunny locations. The plant's cutleaf foliage adds a delicate texture, and it is highly floriferous, providing a continuous display from spring to early fall. Its ability to withstand heat and humidity makes it a resilient choice for gardeners.