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Verbena Homestead Purple
Verbena Homestead Purple
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SKU: VERB HPUR PI-1
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Soil Condition | Well Drained |
| Bloom Season | Late spring to mid-fall |
| Bloom Color | deep purple |
| Mature Height | 6 to 8 inches spread 20inches |
| Growth Rate | Fast Growing |
| Planting Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
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Description
Homestead Purple Verbena (Verbena βHomestead Purpleβ) β LongβBlooming Trailing Perennial for Colorful Borders & Sunny Groundcover
Homestead Purple Verbena delivers months of deep purple blooms from late spring into early fall, creating a vibrant, pollinatorβfriendly display in sunny garden spaces. This trailing perennial spreads beautifully as a groundcover, spills over containers and walls, and thrives in hot, dry conditions once established. Its long flowering season and easyβcare nature make it a standout choice for adding bold color to borders, patios, and mass plantings.
Key Features:
β’ Deep purple clusters of blooms from late spring through early to midβfall
β’ Trailing perennial habit ideal for groundcover or containers
β’ Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
β’ Reaches 6β8 inches tall with a spread up to 20 inches
β’ Excellent heat tolerance and long flowering season
Common Questions:
β’ What problem does Homestead Purple Verbena solve? It provides longβlasting color in sunny areas, fills bare spots with a spreading habit, and attracts pollinators to the garden.
β’ Is it good for beginners? Yes, itβs easy to grow with full sun and wellβdrained soil.
β’ Will it bloom all summer? Yes, especially with a midsummer pruning to encourage fresh growth.
β’ How fast does it spread? It spreads up to 20 inches wide, forming a colorful, low mound.
β’ Is it drought tolerant? Once established, it handles heat and dry conditions well.
Description:
Homestead Purple Verbena is a vigorous trailing perennial known for its rich purple flower clusters and extended bloom season. It performs beautifully in full sun and wellβdrained soil, making it ideal for borders, containers, rock gardens, and mass plantings. Its spreading habit softens edges and fills space quickly, while its nectarβrich blooms draw butterflies and hummingbirds throughout the growing season. A midsummer trim keeps it blooming strongly into fall.
Planting & Care:
β’ Soil: Wellβdrained soil is essential
β’ Sun: Full sun for best flowering and vigor
β’ Water: Water during establishment; moderate watering afterward
β’ Pruning: Hard prune in midsummer to refresh growth and extend bloom
β’ Spacing: Allow room for a 20βinch spread
Seasonal Notes:
β’ Blooms from late spring into early to midβfall
β’ Excellent heat tolerance
β’ Performs best in sunny, open locations
Ideal Uses:
β’ Mass plantings as a colorful lawn alternative
β’ Containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets
β’ Edging along borders and pathways
β’ Patio and deck planters for pollinator activity
Explore more options in our SunβLoving Groundcovers collection, including Verbena Homestead Pink for a complementary color pairing.
Order Homestead Purple Verbena:
Brighten your landscape with the longβlasting color of Homestead Purple Verbena from Greenwood Nursery. Its trailing habit, vibrant blooms, and pollinator appeal make it an essential addition to sunny garden spaces.
Shipping Information:
β’ Available Sizes: Pint pots and quart pots
Related Collections:
β’ SunβLoving Groundcovers
β’ PollinatorβFriendly Plants
β’ LongβBlooming Perennials
β’ ContainerβFriendly Plants
Planting Instructions
How Your Plants Are Shipped & Care Instructions
To ensure a seamless transition to your garden, please follow the specific steps below based on the type of plant you ordered:
π¦ 1. Container-Grown Plants
Our container-grown plants are shipped with fully established root systems nestled in premium potting media.
- Unpack & Water Instantly: Carefully remove the protective packaging and check the soil moisture. Give the pot a thorough watering until moisture runs out the bottom drainage holes.
- Acclimation Period: Place your container plant in a sheltered, partially shaded location for 2 to 3 days to help it recover from transit before moving it to full sun.
- Planting Depth: Plant at the exact same depth it was sitting in its shipping container, gently loosening the outer roots if they are encircling the root ball.
- Moisture Control: Keep the soil consistently damp but never soggy for the first few weeks as the roots expand.
π± 2. Seedling & Liner Bare-Root Plants
Seedlings and liners are young, vibrant plants shipped without pots to make transit highly efficient.
- Immediate Attention: Unpack immediately upon arrival. If you cannot plant them right away, keep the roots moist and store them in a cool, shaded location out of the wind.
- Hydration First: Soak the roots in a bucket of water for 1 to 2 hours right before planting to wake them up.
- Planting: Spread the roots out naturally in the planting hole. Ensure the crown (where the roots meet the stem) sits right at the soil level. Water thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots.
πΎ 3. Groundcover Bare-Root Plants
Groundcover bare-root bundles (like Vinca minor or Sedum) are shipped dormant or semi-dormant, ready to take off once in the ground.
- Check Moisture: Open the bundle immediately. The packing material around the roots should be damp. If planting is delayed a day or two, lightly mist the roots to keep them from drying out.
- Soak Before Planting: Soak the root systems in water for about an hour before putting them in the ground.
- Spacing & Depth: Plant them at the same depth they were growing previously, firming the soil gently over the roots to eliminate any air pockets. Water heavily right after planting and keep the area consistently moist until established.
Shipping Information
Orders containing only hard goods generally ship right away
as the inventory allows. Those items ship year-round and generally within one
week.
When ordering plants during fall or spring shipping, we will
set your order for theΒ next available shipping week appropriate for your
location. April and May are our busiest months, and sometimes shipping delays
happen. Plants may be processed later than scheduled or the shipping department may get behind. This is not the norm, but it does sometimes happen. Please bear with us if this happens.
Our bare-root (field-grown) trees and shrubs typically arrive at the facility for shipping in November, December, and January (for fall shipping) and in February, March, April, and May (for spring shipping).
An example ofΒ month-by-month shippingΒ would be as follows, as plants are available:
January - zones 9 - 10Β
February - zones 8 - 10Β
March - zones 7 - 10
April - zones 6 - 10
May - zones 5 - 9
June - zones 3 - 8
JulyΒ - zones 3 - 7
August - zones 4 - 7
September - zones 5 - 8
October - zones 5 (some areas) - 9
November - zones 6 (some areas)Β - 10Β
December - zones 8 - 10
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