Plants in family verbenaceae
Verbena 'Rayona Rosea'
Verbena 'Rayona Rosea' is a perennial plant originating from the mountains of Mexico, known for its large clusters of purple-pink flowers. It blooms from late spring until fall and features larger light green leaves compared to other verbenas. This plant is suitable for USDA Zones 7b to 10b and thrives in sunny locations. It is a popular choice for butterfly and insect gardens, as well as cottage and rock gardens. Verbena 'Rayona Rosea' is also resistant to rabbits and can be used as a groundcover or in living walls. Its ability to attract pollinators makes it a valuable addition to any garden.
Lantana camara 'Southern Fried'
Lantana camara 'Southern Fried' is a fast-growing plant that forms a 3-foot tall by 6-foot wide clump in one season. Its leaves are green with misty yellow speckling, turning bright gold in cooler temperatures. The plant produces orange and yellow flowers and is deer-resistant, attracting hummingbirds.
Verbena 'Princess Bride'
Verbena 'Princess Bride' is a low-growing perennial that reaches about 1 foot in height and spreads 3 to 4 feet wide. It is adorned with medium pink flowers with dark maroon centers from April until frost, attracting hummingbirds to the garden.
Lantana camara 'Ham And Eggs'
Lantana camara 'Ham And Eggs' is a deer-resistant, sterile cultivar known for its flowers that open pink and develop cream with a golden eye. Occasionally, the flowers have an orange tinge, and they attract hummingbirds. This plant is native to Central and South America.
Verbena hastata
Verbena hastata is a biennial plant with blue-lavender flowers on elongated spikes, attracting pollinators like bees and birds. It prefers moist soil and full or partial sun, helping to stabilize banks and wet areas.
Duranta erecta 'Gold Mound'
Duranta erecta 'Gold Mound' is a low-maintenance shrub known for its striking golden-yellow foliage. The leaves turn gold in full sun and green in shade, providing dynamic color changes throughout the garden. This plant can reach 2 to 4 feet in height and thrives in full sun for the best color display. 'Gold Mound' is ideal for warm climates, with a preferred temperature above 40°F, and is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 9-11. However, it is toxic to humans and pets if ingested, so caution is advised. This shrub is a popular choice for adding vibrant color to garden borders and containers. Its adaptability to various light conditions and its ease of care make it a favorite among gardeners looking to add a splash of color to their landscapes.
Verbena 'Texas Form'
Verbena 'Texas Form' is a moderately vigorous plant with large tricolor flower heads that blend medium red and light pink. It is known for attracting butterflies and is suitable for sunny locations. This hybrid is a charming addition to gardens, offering vibrant color and resilience.
Verbena canadensis 'Snowflurry'
Verbena canadensis 'Snowflurry' is a hardy perennial known for its semi-upright growth and profusion of white flowers. It begins blooming in mid-February and continues until fall, although it may slow down during the hottest summer months. This verbena is easy to grow from seed and is appreciated for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators. Its adaptability to various garden settings makes it a versatile choice for sunny borders and cottage gardens.
Lantana camara 'Dallas Red'
This plant has coarse, pungently scented, deep green leaves and flowers that create a tie-dye effect. It grows to about 18 inches in height, attracts butterflies, and is toxic to humans and pets if ingested.
Verbena 'Lanai Blush White'
Verbena 'Lanai Blush White' is a perennial in frost-free climates, known for its bright white flowers with pale yellow centers. It blooms from spring to fall and attracts butterflies, making it a delightful addition to gardens. This plant grows in clumps and is perfect for containers, borders, and planters.
Verbena tenera 'Sissinghurst'
Verbena tenera 'Sissinghurst' is a perennial with narrow, cutleaf foliage that spreads rapidly. It produces coral pink flowers from early spring until frost and thrives in hot weather, making it a vibrant addition to sunny gardens.
Aloysia gratissima 'Punky Brewster'
Aloysia gratissima 'Punky Brewster' is a dense deciduous shrub with small green leaves and vanilla-scented white flowers that bloom from May to October. It attracts pollinators and goldfinches, and is drought-resistant, thriving in full sun. This shrub is highly adaptable to various soil conditions and can withstand temperatures as low as 11 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Phyla nodiflora 'Ramble On'
Phyla nodiflora 'Ramble On' is an evergreen groundcover from the Verbena family, native to moist soils but drought-tolerant. It produces butterfly-attracting flowers on 1-foot tall spikes throughout the summer, continuing until frost. This plant is suitable for zone 7b and remains evergreen in these conditions.
Verbena 'Ultraviolet'
Verbena 'Ultraviolet' is a vigorous hybrid verbena known for its continuous flowering from mid-April to early frosts. It features a slightly darker shade of purple compared to similar varieties and is a perennial that attracts butterflies. This plant is rabbit resistant and thrives in sunny conditions, making it a great addition to rain gardens.
Lantana camara 'White Lightning'
Lantana camara 'White Lightning' is a low-maintenance plant with coarse, deep green leaves and tie-dye effect blooms. It grows to about 18 inches in height and thrives in full sun, attracting butterflies but is toxic if ingested.
Lantana camara 'Star Landing'
Lantana camara 'Star Landing' is a deer-resistant shrub that forms a wide-spreading clump, reaching up to 2 feet tall and 8 feet wide. It features bright flower heads in shades of yellow-orange and red-orange, adding vibrant color to gardens. This plant is sterile unless planted with another cultivar and should not be cut back until spring. 'Star Landing' is drought-tolerant and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a popular choice for sunny landscapes.
Lantana camara 'Samson'
Lantana camara 'Samson' is a floriferous variety discovered by James Covington, known for its good winter hardiness in Mississippi. The flowers transition from golden yellow to bright orange, blooming from mid-June until frost. This plant is ideal for attracting butterflies and thrives in sunny locations.
Verbena 'Pinwheel Princess'
Verbena 'Pinwheel Princess' is a hybrid plant known for its fragrant blue-violet flowers with a white border, creating a pinwheel effect. It blooms from spring through summer and is resistant to rabbits. This perennial attracts butterflies and thrives in sunny conditions, making it a great addition to rain gardens.
Lantana camara 'Confetti'
This plant has coarse, pungently scented, deep green leaves and blooms that create a tie-dye effect, darkening as they age. It grows to about 18 inches in height, attracts butterflies, and is toxic to humans and pets if ingested.
Verbena 'Texas Appleblossom'
Verbena 'Texas Appleblossom' is a vigorous, long-flowering plant with large cotton candy-pink flowers that fade to white. It is attractive to hummingbirds and thrives in sunny locations. This plant is drought-tolerant and suitable for a variety of garden settings, including cottage gardens and living walls, providing a splash of color throughout the growing season.
Verbena canadensis 'Greystone Daphne'
Verbena canadensis 'Greystone Daphne' is a fragrant groundcover with pinkish lavender flowers that bloom in February, pause in summer, and resume in September. This plant is rabbit-resistant and attracts butterflies, making it a delightful addition to gardens. It thrives in full sun and is suitable for USDA zones 5 to 10.
Verbena 'Tex Tuf Red'
Verbena 'Tex Tuf Red' is a popular plant in Texas, likely a hybrid of V. tenera. It flowers consistently throughout the season, from spring through fall, providing vibrant color and attracting butterflies to gardens.
Verbena 'Pink Princess'
Verbena 'Pink Princess' is a ground-covering plant created by Greg Grant. It grows to 18 inches tall and spreads up to 6 feet wide, quickly covering the ground with clusters of lavender pink flowers. This plant is known for attracting butterflies and thrives in sunny locations.
Verbena 'Homestead Purple'
Verbena 'Homestead Purple' is a vigorous perennial known for its medium dark purple flowers that attract hummingbirds. It is ideal for covering large areas and thrives in sunny locations, making it a popular choice for groundcover.
Verbena 'White Princess'
Verbena 'White Princess' is a spontaneous seedling sport of Verbena 'Blue Princess', known for its ability to attract butterflies. This perennial thrives in sunny environments and is resistant to rabbits, making it a resilient choice for gardens. It is well-suited for rain gardens and adds a touch of elegance with its delicate blooms.
Verbena 'Tukana Scarlet'
Verbena 'Tukana Scarlet' is a vibrant perennial known for its small, intense blooms that persist throughout the season. This plant forms a dense, vigorous mat with clusters of 2.5 to 3-inch flowers. It is disease resistant, low maintenance, and self-cleaning, making it an easy choice for gardeners. Additionally, it is fairly drought-tolerant, adding to its appeal in various garden settings.
Lantana 'New Gold'
Lantana 'New Gold' is a low spreading mound that grows up to 18 inches tall and 36 inches wide, with golden flowers blooming from June until frost. It is a Mississippi Medallion, Athens Select, and Texas Superstar winner, known for not setting seed and putting more energy into flowering.
Aloysia citrodora
This plant flourishes in Iran, southern Europe, northern Africa, and South America. Its flowering tops and leaves are used in medication, meals, alcoholic beverages, fragrances, and herbal teas.