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Verbena ‘Homestead Purple’

Verbena ‘Homestead Purple’ is a vibrantcomma-sign trailing perennial known for its prolific clusters of deep purple flowers. This variety of Verbena is perfect for garden bedscomma-sign borderscomma-sign hanging basketscomma-sign and containerscomma-sign providing continuous color from spring to fall. It is particularly appreciated for its drought tolerancecomma-sign low maintenancecomma-sign and ability to attract pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds.

Specs

Purple Groundcover with Big Pollinator Power

Verbena ‘Homestead Purple’ is a garden staple with its carpet of vibrant purple blooms. This trailing perennial is heat-tolerant and low-maintenance, making it a go-to for bright borders and sunny containers.

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: Deep purple
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
Ideal for ground cover, containers, hanging baskets, and pollinator gardens

Pro tip: Trim back after major bloom flushes to maintain vigor and color.

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: Purple
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Water Need: Low
Bloom Size: Small
Pet Friendly: Yes