Verbena lilacina
Cedros Island Verbena
Description
An absolutely fabulous Baja islands native that will bloom virtually year round in the proper conditions and a twice a year pruning of dead flowers. Best kept at about 2-3' tall and wide in the landscape. The shrub remains covered with lavender/purple flowers that attract butterflies. Requires little water but will also tolerate garden conditions One of the most versatile California plants. Very reliable and easy.
Maintenance Tips
Verbena lilacina is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial that is native to a small island off the coast of Baja California. It has an open, free-form shape with a soft texture and small lavender flowers that emerge in the spring. This is a low-water, low-maintenance plant that rarely requires attention, pruning, or fertilizer. The best way to keep it looking and performing its best is to plant it in a sunny location with well-drained soil and to not overwater in the warmer months. During the fall and winter, the plant usually stops blooming and can sometimes look a little rangy. This is a good time to prune the plant to allow it some dormancy before the growth season begins again in the spring. You can cut back the foliage by one-third of the current size and remove any additional branches that have died back.
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Lavender, Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.