Verbena rigida

Verbena rigida

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Slender vervainPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Verbenaceae

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front, middle

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Verbena rigida, or slender vervain, is a low-growing perennial species that produces an abundance of punchy purple flowers from summer and into autumn.

Its lax growing habit makes Verbena rigida fantastic for planting in great swathes and softening the edges of borders. It will also self-seed, and makes a great addition t0 sunny gravel gardens and wildlife gardens.

For best results grow Verbena rigida in moist, well-drained soil. It's not fully hardy, so grow it in well-drained soil and avoid excessive winter wet to help ensure it returns each year. Verbena rigida has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

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Verbena ‘Rigida’ and wildlife

Verbena ‘Rigida’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Verbena ‘Rigida’ poisonous?

Verbena ‘Rigida’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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