Botanical Name: Common Names:
Verbena peruviana Cadet Violet Blue Vervain,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Dense, Mat Forming, Spreading
Description:
Hardy perennial ground cover that provides mass displays of fragrant violet-blue flowers throughout spring, summer and autumn. Suited to planting around the edges of garden beds and as a display in pots or hanging baskets. Usually grown as an annual. Mildew resistant.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Erosion Control, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Verbenaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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