Verbena lilacina 'De La Mina' |
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Cedros Island Verbena |
Description
Verbena lilacina 'De La Mina' is a selection introduced by the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden. It is a fast-growing shrub that reaches 3' tall and 3' wide. Flowers are purple and fragrant and bloom all year long in coastal areas. These star-shapedflowers are held high above the mound shaped foliage. It does well in sun and part sun and is considered drought tolerant. It is a beautiful shrub that attracts butterflies.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Englishcottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Rockery, Wildgarden
Accenting Features
Showyflower
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Parkingstrip, Patio, Publicpark, Parkinglot, Raisedplanter, Roadsidehwy, Swimmingpool, Walkways, Withrocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Massplanting, Fireresistant
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Plant shrubs and trees in groupings according to similarity of water requirements; then water each "hydrozone" according to its needs.
