Garden Verbena

Plant garden verbena in freely draining soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5. Use modest fertilizer and trim leggy growth to maintain flowering; persistently wet soil encourages root rot.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Light; drought tolerant

Spacing

12 in

First harvest

80-95

Tips

• Plant hardened transplants at nursery depth, about 12 inches apart.
• Water at the base when the top inch of soil dries, watering containers more frequently.
• Feed container plants with a dilute balanced fertilizer according to its label.
• Check for powdery mildew and remove badly affected foliage while improving airflow.
• Shear back stretched stems and faded flower clusters to encourage fresh branching.