SANDPAPER VERBENA

Glandularia rigida (=Verbena)

Sandpaper Verbena is characterized by its clusters of light purple flowers on extended spikes arranged in threes. This groundcover (along with other Verbena Species) makes for a good alternative to Lantana species which have poisonous sap.

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GARDENING BASICS

Type: Groundcovers

Hardiness: 10˚F

Water: Low

Sun Exposure: Full, Partial

GROWTH

Growth Rate: Fast

Average Size: 1’ H × 3’ W

Coverage: 7 square feet

FOLIAGE

Foliage Type: Evergreen

Foliage Color: Green

FLOWERS & FRUITS

Flower Color: Light Purple

Flower Season: Late Spring into Summer

Fruit: Inconspicuous

MORE COMMENTS

Thorns: No

Allergies: Unknown

Fairly sensitive to salt. Requires good drainage.