| Description | Upright plant with rigid heads of purple flowers. |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (ver-BEE-nah) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennial Tender |
| Hardiness Zone | 8-11, annual else where |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average, must be well drained |
| Growing Media | average patio, must be well drained |
| Flowers | rigid heads of deep purple flowers |
| Leaves | coarse leaves |
| Maintenance | Although the newer cultivars are resistant to many of problems they are still susceptible to powdery mildew, white fly and spider mites. Tapien are reported to have some good mildew resistance. They can be over wintered in a bright cool window. Cut the plants back, re-pot and make sure the pests are controlled. |
| Propagation | cuttings, seeds |
| Native Site | Species plant native to Brazil and Argentina. |
| Notes & Reference | #51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Arimitage), #76-Annuals for Every Purpose), #109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterroud) |
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