Verbena Perennials: Long-Blooming Color for Heat and Sun

Native to the Americas, verbena thrives in heat, sun, and poor soil—blooming late spring to fall. Mounding and trailing forms. Trailing types excel as weed-suppressing groundcovers. Watch for: mildew in shade/dampness, spider mites from irregular watering.

Standout Varieties

Sissinghurst (V. tenera): bushy, deep rose-pink, foliage-covering blooms. Babylon Neon Rose: early trailer, mildew-resistant, 6-10". Purpletop (V. bonariensis): drought-tough, lavender clusters, tall/leggy, mass for impact. Moss verbena: low sprawl, tiny purple clusters, naturalized across the South.