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Verbena lilacina 'De La Mina'

Cedros Island Verbena

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Information by: James Campbell, El Nativo Growers        Photographer:

 

Description

Verbena lilacina 'De La Mina' is a selection introduced by the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden. It is a fast-growing shrub that reaches 3' tall and 3' wide. Flowers are purple and fragrant and bloom all year long in coastal areas. These star-shaped flowers are held high above the mound shaped foliage. It does well in sun and part sun and is considered drought tolerant. It is a beautiful shrub that attracts butterflies.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Purple

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Constant

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.