Verbena lilacina 'De La Mina'
Cedros Island Verbena
Description
Verbena lilacina 'De La Mina' is a selection introduced by the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden. It follows the same wonderful characteristics described under the general species V. lilacina.
Maintenance Tips
Verbena lilacina ‘De La Mina’ is a popular hybrid of the low-growing, herbaceous perennial that is native to a small island off the coast of Baja California. This variety grows 2-6' tall and 3-4' wide with dark purple flowers and a slight fragrance. 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', 3-6'
Flower Color
Lavender, Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.