995 gardener saves
Verbena: the varieties gardeners actually grow
We track 51 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 12 most-saved Verbena varieties
Of 51 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedRose Verbena
Verbena canadensis
#2 most savedHomestead Purple Verbena
Verbena canadensis 'Homestead Purple'
#3 most savedPink Sunrise Verbena
Verbena x hybrida 'Pink Sunrise'
Tall Verbena
Verbena bonariensis 'Meteor Shower'
Apple Blossom Verbena
Verbena x hybrida 'Apple Blossom'
Verbena Tex Tuf Red
Verbena x hybrida 'Tex Tuf Red'
Hoary Vervain
Verbena stricta
Blue Vervain
Verbena hastata
Purpletop Vervain
Verbena bonariensis
Snow Flurry Verbena
Verbena x hybrida 'Snow Flurry'
Hybrid Verbena Mix
Verbena x hybrida 'Mix'
Blue Princess Verbena
Verbena bonariensis 'Blue Princess'
Browse all 51 Verbena varieties →
How to grow Verbena
What the Verbena varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 40 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Verbena year
- FertilizeApril–August73% of varieties
Apply a light, balanced fertilizer in early spring if soil is poor
- PruneJuly73% of varieties
Cut back leggy stems by 1/3 in mid-summer to encourage bushier growth
- DeadheadJune–August60% of varieties
Shear back lightly mid-season if flowering slows or plant looks leggy
- PlantMarch–May43% of varieties
Plant transplants in spring or early fall in well-drained soil
- Spring CleanupFebruary and March33% of varieties
Cut back old, woody growth by up to one-third before new growth begins
- Check for PestsJune–August33% of varieties
Monitor for powdery mildew, especially in humid conditions.
Do
- Water deeply during dry spells 🌱
- Prune after flowering to maintain shape
- Water regularly during dry periods 🌱
- Water deeply when soil feels dry 🌱
- Apply balanced fertilizer monthly
Avoid
- Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot ❌
- Overwater to avoid root rot ❌
- Overwater, which can cause root rot ❌
- Overwater to prevent root rot ❌
What goes wrong with Verbena
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Sticky residue on leaves, distorted growth | Spray with insecticidal soap or neem oil |
| Spider mites | Fine webbing on foliage | Increase humidity and apply miticide |
| Spider Mites | Fine webbing on foliage, speckled leaves | Spray with insecticidal soap and increase humidity |
| Thrips | Silvery stippling or distorted leaves and flowers; tiny, fast-moving insects. | Use blue or yellow sticky traps to monitor. Spray with insecticidal soap or spinosad. Release beneficial predatory mites. |
| Powdery mildew | White powdery coating on leaves | Improve air circulation and apply sulfur fungicide |
| Powdery Mildew | White powdery coating on leaves | Improve air circulation and apply fungicide |
| Root rot | Wilting and yellowing leaves | Improve drainage and reduce watering |
Making more Verbena
Cuttings
- Take 4-6 inch cuttings in early summer.
- Remove lower leaves and dip in rooting hormone.
- Plant in moist, well-drained soil.
- Keep soil moist and place in bright, indirect light.
- Roots develop in about 6 weeks.
Seed
- Tuck seeds into moist soil in early spring and keep warm for 2 weeks.
- Germination occurs in 10-14 days.
Verbena questions
How many types of Verbena are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 51 distinct Verbena varieties. The most popular — ranked by 995 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Verbena grow in?
Across its varieties, Verbena covers USDA Zones 4–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Verbena bloom?
Most Verbena varieties bloom in late spring to fall, spring to fall, summer to fall. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Verbena should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
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