Verbena X Homestead Purple Plant

Homestead Purple Verbena is a hardy perennial grown in zones 6-10. It produces clusters of vibrant purple flowers and grows up to 12 inches tall.

Verbena X Homestead Purple Verbena X Homestead Purple

Verbena x Homestead Purple, also known as Homestead Purple Verbena, is a beautiful and easy-to-grow perennial plant. It is known for its prolific blooms, long blooming season, and trailing habit. Verbena x Homestead Purple typically grows 6-10 inches tall and spreads 2-3 feet wide, and produces masses of deep purple flowers from late spring to fall. The flowers are also attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.

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Verbena x Homestead Purple flowers

Verbena x Homestead Purple is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant.

Here are some tips for growing Verbena x Homestead Purple:

• Plant in full sun to partial shade.
• Choose a well-drained soil.
• Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
• Fertilize once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
• Prune lightly in the spring to remove dead or damaged branches.
• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new growth.

Verbena x Homestead Purple is a versatile plant that can add interest and texture to any garden. It is also a great way to attract pollinators and extend the blooming season into the fall.

Here are some creative ways to use Verbena x Homestead Purple in your garden:

• Plant it in a mass planting to create a stunning display of color.
• Use it to fill in gaps in your borders or beds.
• Plant it in containers on your patio or deck.
• Use it to create a cut flower garden.
• Train it to grow up a trellis or other support structure.

No matter how you choose to use it, Verbena x Homestead Purple is a surefire way to add beauty and interest to your garden.

Here are some additional benefits of growing Verbena x Homestead Purple:

• It is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to care for.
• It is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant.
• It is a good source of nectar for pollinators.
• It has a long blooming season, from late spring to fall.
• It is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the garden.

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.

Growing Zones: 5-8 outdoors

5-8 outdoors

Mature Height:

6-10 ft.

Sunlight:

Full Sun

Mature Width:

6-10 ft.

Botanical Name:

Hibiscus syriacus 'Ardens'

Growth Rate:

Moderate