#verbenarigidapolaris

[iplantsman]

Considering the popularity of Verbena bonariensis, you would expect Verbena rigida (Slender or Tuberous Vervain) to be better known. It isn’t commonly planted, but I have no idea why and so to encourage more planting it is today’s #oneadayplant . Verbena are a colourful group of Herbaceous Perennials (and some annuals), mostly from South America, though another underrated species V. officinalis is a European species. While not that many are hardy in the UK, there are at least six or seven species and varieties that will get through most of the winters we can throw at them. . I grew this and Verbena rigida ‘Polaris’ in a lawn as a meadow experiment a decade ago and it did really well. Better in fact than the Persicaria amplexicaulis I also added. . They really want decent drainage and plenty of sun, but don’t be fooled, they aren’t looking to be dry, only to not sit with water around their roots. They drink a surprising amount of water. V. rigida is shorter than most at a maximum of 45-60cm (18” - 2’) tall. Handsome purple flower clusters too narrow toothed (not sharp) leaves. Bees, Butterflies and other insects love them. . Look out for it and others. . #verbena #verbenarigida #vervain #herbaceous #perennials #plants #purple #flowers #brazil #argentina #southamerica #garden #iplantsman #plantingdesign #gardening #gardeningtips #gardeningadvice #flowering #summer #persicaria #persicariaamplexicaulis #violet #mauve #verbenarigidapolaris (at Wormit) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD_F0E8gGQV/?igshid=1de4gq76j6qh2