DPL 10-count flat 4" pots of Verbena x Homestead Purple - grown naturally, this stunning plant produces clusters of rich purple flowers. Perfect for growing in zones 6-10.
Verbena X Homestead Purple
Verbena x Homestead Purple is a popular perennial plant known for its long bloom time and vibrant purple flowers. It is a hybrid of Verbena canadensis and Verbena rigida. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in USDA zones 5-9. It is also a good choice for containers.
Homestead Purple Verbena grows 12-18 inches tall and spreads 2-3 feet wide. It has a mounding habit and dark green leaves. The flowers are small and clustered in heads. They bloom from late spring to fall and attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Homestead Purple Verbena is a low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established. Fertilize Homestead Purple Verbena once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
To grow Homestead Purple Verbena, sow the seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant the seedlings outdoors after the last frost. Space the plants 18-24 inches apart.
Homestead Purple Verbena is a beautiful and versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It can be planted as a single specimen, in a border, or as a groundcover. It is also a good choice for growing in containers.
Here are some tips for growing Homestead Purple Verbena:
- Plant the plant in a location that receives full sun to part shade.
- Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter to improve drainage.
- Water the plant regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new growth.
Enjoy the beauty of Homestead Purple Verbena in your garden for many years to come!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
