Product Description
Verbena canadensis 'Homestead Purple' (3.5-inch pot)
Common names: Homestead Purple Verbena
- Height: 12-18 Inches
- Spread: 24-36 Inches
- Hardiness Zone: 6 - 10
- Full Sun
- Purple blooms from May thru October
- Fast covering
- Drought tolerant
- Deer-resistant and pest-resistant
Verbena canadensis 'Homestead Purple' is a low growing, spreading perennial plant that is known for its deep purple flowers. It is a hardy perennial that can be grown in zones 6-10.
'Homestead Purple' grows to be 12-18 inches tall and spreads to 24-36 inches wide. One inch diameter deep purple flowers have a sweet fragrance and bloom from late spring to fall. Dark green leaves have a slightly serrated edge and spread quickly.
Prefers full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil, regular watering, and good air circulation. Too much moisture and overcrowding can dampen its vigor. Homestead Purple will tolerate periods of drought, but water weekly for optimum performance. Prune anytime during the growing season. Once it is dormant, wait for Spring growth before pruning hard. Might perform more like an annual or bi-annual when conditions are not right.
Verbena canadensis 'Homestead Purple' is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be grown as a groundcover, in rock gardens, or in containers. It is also a good choice for edging or underplanting larger plants.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
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VERBENA HOMESTEAD PURPLE 3.5 INCH
I give the shipping and the plants a 5 star. The shipping was super fast and the plants were is great healthy condition. I'm giving then 3 stars because I ordered 86 plants and only got 83.
