Sandpaper Verbena, Coarse Verbena
Scientific Name: Verbena rigida Spreng.
Synonym: Verbena bonariensis var. rigida , Verbena rugosa, Verbena venosa
Family: Verbenaceae
Sunset®: 8-24
USDA: 8b-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F (-9°C)
Heat Tolerance: Not reliable in summer in the low deserts
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil
Growth Habits: Perennial ground cover, fast growing to 2 feet tall (60 cm), 4 feet in diameter (1.2 m) 1 foot tall (30 cm)
Flowers: Pink or light blue flowers
Watering Needs: Little water
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings in summer. Occasionally self-seed
The roots of the Sandpaper verbena are tuberous. They can be lifted, in areas with cold winter, and stored away until spring.
Blooming Habits:
The Sandpaper Verbena has purple blossom from spring to fall.
Culture:
Shear most of the top growth at the end of winter to encourage greener new growth.
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