VERBENA rigida
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VERBENA rigida
Clusters of fragrant, bright purple flowers on branched stems
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn. V. venosa -
Pests & Diseases
Generally pest-free. Powdery mildew -
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetBright purple or magenta -
BorderSuits a sunny border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
50cm (20in) -
Spread
40cm (16in)
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HerbaceousErect to spreading, hairy, tuberous perennial, grown as an annual, with stalkless, oblong, toothed, rough leaves to 8cm (3in) long. Produces salverform flowers 5mm (¼in) across in lax corymbs to 5cm (2in) across
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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