Homestead Purple Verbena

Dark-purple blooms in early spring, blooming at the same time as Texas Sundrop with its nice complementary yellow blooms. When used in a mass planting, you'll likely attract sphinx moths (like the White-Lined Sphnix) who come by the dozens to enjoy these tiny blooms. Because it roots along its stems, when touching bare earth, it makes a wonderful groundcover.  Frost damage may kill back the top growth, but fresh new growth returns in late March with new blooms. In summer, trim back leggy stems after blooming to encourage another wave of color, especially after rain with cooler fall weather. The appearance of Homestead Purple Verbena is quite similar to Prairie Verbena, which is also native and a distant relative. Learn more at Native Gardeners.


Plant Size:   4" Pot or Gallon
Scientific Name:  Glandularia canadensis
Height:  1 foot
Spread:  2-3 feet
Light: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun