Adored by gardeners, we cherish Verbena for their trailing habit, vibrant colors and patterns, and ease of care. Verbena turns a ho-hum garden scene into a fascinating masterpiece. Colors include red, purple, blue, pink, white, coral, and everything in between. Some come with remarkable markings. Verbena grow about 6″ tall and 18-24″ wide, making them ideal for trailing over walls and containers.

Use Verbena in mixed containers, hanging baskets, to line walkways and gardens, or as an annual groundcover. Pollinators including hummingbirds, bees and butterflies feast on their delicious food. Most Verbena are annuals in St Louis. For a perennial Verbena, see Verbena canadensis, our native Missouri wildflower.

Growing instructions: Plant in full sun. In the ground amend soil with compost and add a starter fertilizer . In containers use a good quality potting soil. For most flowers fertilize following manufacturer’s instructions and keep well watered throughout the season.