Family: Verbenaceae

Scientific Name: Verbena x hybida Blue Princess

Common Name: Blue Princess Verbena

DescriptionA trailing mildew resistant variety with lavender blue flowers.
Pronunciation(ver-BEE-na)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennial Tender
Hardiness Zone8-11, annual else where
Sunlightfull
Moistureaverage
Soil & Siteaverage, well drained
Flowerslavender blue
Dimensions6-12 inches high, trailing to 36 inches, trailing habit
MaintenanceIt helps to cut back after flowering, needs good air circulation to avoid mildew. They can be over wintered in a bright cool window. Cut the plants back, re-pot and make sure the pests are controlled
Propagationcuttings
Cultivar OriginThis verbena hybrid from England came to us via plant explorer, Greg Grant of Texas USA.
Author's NotesI have grown many different type of Verbena and they seem to do good until the cool moist nights of fall start. They tend to get mildew at this point for me.
Notes & Reference#51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Arimitage), #109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterroud))
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