Plants in family verbenaceae
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 'Hot Lips'
Verbena 'Hot Lips' features large flower heads of fluorescent red-violet that darken toward the center. It blooms from late spring until the end of summer, adding vibrant color to 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.
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 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.
Verbena 'Abbeville'
Verbena 'Abbeville' is a highly fragrant and vigorous plant with light violet flowers that bloom consistently throughout the summer. Discovered in Abbeville, South Carolina, this Verbena is known for its ability to attract butterflies and its resistance to rabbits. Its continuous flowering and pleasant scent make it a delightful addition to any garden.
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.
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.
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.
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 'Dorothy Burton'
Verbena 'Dorothy Burton' is a hybrid cutleaf verbena with fine-textured foliage and clusters of pinkish-purple flowers. The flowers feature a dark purple eye that transforms into a stripe as they age. This perennial is known for attracting butterflies and is resistant to rabbits.