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Plant Profiles / Verbena
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Verbena
Glandularia × hybrida · Garden verbena
Clusters of bright flowers on spreading stems, flowering through hot summers. Butterflies love it.
Full sunLight
WeeklyWater
EasyCare level
Care at a glance
Light
Full sun
ShadeFull sun
Sun.
Water
Weekly
DryWet
Moderate.
Humidity
Low
LowHigh
Airflow.
Temperature
5–38°C (41–100°F)
CoolWarm
Heat.
Growth
Fast
SlowFast
20–30 cm.
Soil
Free-draining
LeanRich
Potting mix.
Fertiliser
Monthly
RarelyOften
Flowering.
Pet safety
Non-toxic
SafeToxic
Safe.
About this plant
Hybrids of South American species. Heat and drought tolerant; trim to rebloom.
Best spots
Sunny pots, baskets and edges.
Plant facts
| Botanical name | Glandularia × hybrida |
| Family | Verbenaceae |
| Origin | South America |
| Plant type | Perennial |
| Mature size | 20–30 cm |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Flowers | Clusters |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Propagation | Cuttings |
Seasonal care calendar
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Flowering
Trim
FloweringTrim
Based on Southern Hemisphere seasons.
Troubleshooting
| Mildew | Airflow. |
| Leggy | Trim. |
| Few | Sun. |
| Rot | Wet. |
| Mites | Hose. |
Common questions
Heat?
Loves it.
Pets?
Safe.
Butterflies?
Yes.
Trim?
Yes.
