Verbena Rigida Santos | Approx 40 Seeds

Iridescent magenta flower heads. Position: full sun Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: June to September Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection) A neat, low-growing verbena producing lax clusters of fragrant, bright purple or magenta flowers from June to September. This jewel-like perennial is perfect for a sheltered, sunny, well-drained spot. Associating well with grey and silver-leaved plants, it’s wonderful used in generous drifts for infilling a traditional knot garden. It will self-seed freely in the right spot and the flowers are a magnet to butterflies and bees. Garden care: In areas prone to frost apply a deep, dry winter mulch around the crown of the plant.