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Verbena

Vervain

Our noteworthy offerings from this diverse genus feature captivating cool-colored summertime flowers, coarsely toothed hairy foliage and 4-angled stems. Easily grown in average garden soil, they will delight you with months of bloom and a lighthearted presence.

<i>Verbena bonariensis</i>

A celebrated perennial whose fans include both experienced gardeners and novices, plus florists and hummingbirds, this versatile South American native delivers outstanding flower-power. Rough, lance-shaped dark green basal foliage gives way to wiry and sparsely leafed angular-branching stems, which elevate a consortium of tiny lavender-violet blooms. With flowers borne in dense tufts atop its airy profile, Brazilian Vervain brings a colorful carefree look to cottage gardens or more wild venues, especially when sprinkled amid ornamental grasses.

Blooms June–October

Size: 3' 0" – 6' 0" high x 2' 0" – 3' 0" wide.

Hardy to zone 7.

This vigorous North American native grows upright and develops a dense, broad crown after a few seasons. The effect is almost candelabralike, with tiny blue-violet flowers and purple bracts opening in an upward-moving whorl along branching flower spikes. The vibrant glow of the flowers reflects the deep purple stems and brightens the dark green pointed foliage. For an interesting blend of forms, plant this Vervain with Rodgersias and Helianthus hirsutus.

Blooms July–September.

Size: 4' 0" high x 18" wide.

Hardy to zone 4.

Verbena hastata ‘Blue Spires’ (P-1721)

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This hearty North American native grows straight, developing a dense, broad crown after a few seasons. The effect is almost candelabra-like, with tiny blue-violet blooms and deep purple bracts opening in an upward-moving whorl along branching flower spikes. The vibrant bicolored glow of the blossoms reflects the deep purple stems and brightens the pointed dark green opposite foliage. For an arresting blend of forms, plant this Vervain with Silphium integrifolium and Sesleria "Greenlee".

Blooms June–October

Size: 3' 0" – 4' 0" high x 18" – 2' 0" wide.

Hardy to zone 4.

Verbena hastata ‘Pink Spires’ (P-1779)

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PREORDER FOR MAY 2024

Petite vividly colored flowers and darker pink buds are housed on well-branched slender spires, which open from the bottom up. The delightful floral parade rides straight-backed, tall swarthy stems clothed in opposite and pointy, lax dark green leaves, creating a dynamic juxtaposition between the untaut foliage and the plant’s stiff upright stature. ‘Pink Spires’s cut-flower-perfect blooms unfurl all summer long, while its lanky bearing adds height to your border and never needs staking.

Blooms June–October

Size: 3' 0" – 4' 0" high x 18" – 2' 0" wide.

Hardy to zone 4.

<i>Verbena rigida</i> ‘Santos’

Perched on stiff tribranched candelabra-style stems, small dense clusters of electric purple flowers work tirelessly from late spring ’til early autumn, delighting pollinators and plant enthusiasts. Attractive rough-surfaced dark greenery—oblong and toothed—loosely cloaks the upright bushy habit that endures heat, drought and most pests. A somewhat tender, low growing perennial, ‘Santos’ craves sun and good drainage, fits easily into smaller gardens or containers plus makes a dazzling companion for Dahlia ‘Bishop of Llandaff’ and Crocosmia ‘John Boots’.

Blooms June–mid-October

Size: 18" – 2' 0" high x 2' 0" – 3' 0" wide.

Hardy to zone 7.

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Precious Primulas, Prized Pulmonarias and Fabulous Foliage!

Primulas offer elaborately-crafted colorful blooms in varied shapes,……

including draped bells, candelabras, drumsticks and pincushions. Many Primrose flowers  waft a delectable scent. Second-to-none for the dappled recesses of your garden, these easily grown, cold-hardy Primulas crave well-drained, humus-rich niches with adequate moisture and good air circulation. They can grace containers or be planted in swaths along shady walkways or in woodland gardens. Be sure to peruse our online Primulas.

Prized Pulmonarias……

One of the earliest perennials to bloom, you can be picking their enchanting urn-shaped flowers in February while the rest of the garden still slumbers. Many cultivars showcase an array of mercury-hued dapples, speckles and spots, while others sport solid pewter sheens or striking silver streaks. Easy-to-grow Pulmonarias prefer the lacy light of a woodland setting plus cool moist soil. Our newsletter also includes a handful of other shade-loving perennials that promise alluring foliage. Many of these perennials can be partnered with Pulmonarias for intriguing foliar contrast. You may wish to check out our online Pulmonaria offerings.

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