Botanical Family: Verbenaceae
Common Family: Verbena Family
De La Mina Verbena
Evergreen subshrub. Plant forms a tidy, handsome mound to 3 feet high with an equal spread. Deeply divided medium green leaves. Dark purple, fragrant flowers on 8 inch stems bloom almost year-round in coastal California.
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Handsome mounding habit. Dark purple blossoms attract butterflies and are also fragrant. Blooms most of the year. Fast growing, very drought tolerant subshrub is a good choice for mixed borders, butterfly gardens, or in large decorative pots. Interesting Notes
A Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Introduction. Selected by horticulturist Carol Bornstein from Cedros Island off the west coast of Baja, California.
| Height |
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Spread |
| 3 Feet |
3 Feet |
| Flower Color |
Hardiness |
| Purple |
Hardy to 0 deg F |
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Attributes
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Fragrant |
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Frost Tolerant |
Exposure
Native Habitat
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Coastal Scrub |
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Desert Scrub |
Season Of Interest
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Summer (Jun-Aug) |
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Year Round |
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Soil
Uses
Water
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Drought tolerant-accepts summer water |
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Drought tolerant |
Wildlife Value
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