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Verbena

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description Verbena Overview

Verbena is a genus of flowering plants that includes annuals, herbaceous perennials, and some low-growing or trailing forms. Its small flowers are commonly arranged in rounded or elongated clusters and may be white, pink, purple, red, or blue. Different species occur in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and garden varieties are used in borders, containers, hanging baskets, and dry gardens. Many cultivated verbenas flower over a long season and provide nectar for butterflies and other insects.

help Verbena FAQ

Is lemon verbena the same plant as garden verbena?

No. Garden verbenas belong to Verbena or related ornamental groups, while lemon verbena is Aloysia citrodora, a different genus grown for its lemon-scented leaves.

Which verbena has tall, airy flower clusters?

Verbena bonariensis forms tall, slender stems topped by small purple flower clusters, giving it a see-through effect in borders. Trailing bedding verbenas are usually shorter and spread across containers or bed edges.

Does verbena need full sun?

Most ornamental Verbena forms flower best in full sun and free-draining soil, with watering adjusted to the species and container size. Trailing types can suffer when their compost stays waterlogged.

Is verbena annual or perennial?

Verbena includes annuals, herbaceous perennials, and low-growing or trailing forms, so winter survival varies across the genus. Verbena bonariensis may act as a short-lived perennial in mild climates and can reseed in suitable gardens.

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