Verbena ‘Homestead Red’
Verbena ‘Homestead Red’ is a vibrantcomma-sign trailing perennial known for its bold red flowers that bloom profusely from spring to fall. This variety of Verbena is perfect for hanging basketscomma-sign containerscomma-sign garden bedscomma-sign and borderscomma-sign providing continuous color with its striking red blooms. It is valued for its heat tolerancecomma-sign drought resistancecomma-sign and low-maintenance naturecomma-sign making it a great addition to low-water gardens and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
Specs
Radiant Red for Vibrant Beds and Baskets
Verbena ‘Homestead Red’ delivers fiery blooms across spring and summer. This trailing variety thrives in heat and sun, offering continuous color and lush texture in low-maintenance landscapes.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Spring through fall (continuous bloomer)
Growth Habit: Spreading and trailing
Mature Size: 6 to 12 inches tall
Hardiness: USDA Zones 7 to 10
Ideal Temperature Range: 65 to 85°F
Flower Color: Bright red
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Requirements: Low to moderate
Bloom Size: Small, about 1 to 2 inches
Pet Safe? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Perfect for container spills, ground covers, and sunny pollinator-friendly gardens
Pro tip: Excellent for mixing with white or yellow flowers for patriotic or high-contrast color schemes.
Verbena ‘Homestead Red’ delivers fiery blooms across spring and summer. This trailing variety thrives in heat and sun, offering continuous color and lush texture in low-maintenance landscapes.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Spring through fall (continuous bloomer)
Growth Habit: Spreading and trailing
Mature Size: 6 to 12 inches tall
Hardiness: USDA Zones 7 to 10
Ideal Temperature Range: 65 to 85°F
Flower Color: Bright red
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Requirements: Low to moderate
Bloom Size: Small, about 1 to 2 inches
Pet Safe? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Perfect for container spills, ground covers, and sunny pollinator-friendly gardens
Pro tip: Excellent for mixing with white or yellow flowers for patriotic or high-contrast color schemes.
Key Features:
Bloom Time:
Spring to Fall
Growth Habit:
Trailing
Mature Height:
MINI (under 12 inches)
USDA Zone:
Temperate (Zones 7 to 9)
Temperature:
Warm Climate
Color:
Red
Light Requirement:
Full Sun
Water Need:
Low
Bloom Size:
Small
Pet Friendly:
Yes