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.
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