Tall Verbena

Verbena rigida
  • Also Known As: Rigid Verbena, Rough Verbena, Stiff Verbena
  • Botanical Name: Verbena rigida
  • Plant Type: Perennial
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Shade
  • Water Demand: Low|Medium
  • Landscape Use: Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Focal Point/Specimen Plant
  • Ornamental Color: Purple
  • Native or Adapted: Adapted
  • Wildlife Value: Birds, Butterflies
  • Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
  • Deciduous or Evergreen: Deciduous
  • Plant Form: Upright
  • Region: North Central Texas
  • Plant Spread: 3' - 4'
  • Plant Height: 1' - 2'

Description

South American native that is very low maintenance. Will spread via rhizomes and is good for erosion control. Foliage is rough like sandpaper.