groundcover, perennial

Glandularia rigida | Sandpaper Verbena

Consider this Verbena an easy-care groundcover, although it can be short-lived. Common name due to rough texture of leaves. Little care required; cut back dead or unsightly branches and past-prime flowers. Canopy coverage: 7 square feet.

Water Requirement: low, moderate

Sun Exposure: reflected sun, full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to 15F

Growth Rate: fast

Height: 1 feet high

Width: 3 feet wide

Evergreen

Foliage Color: dark green

Flower Color: purple

Flower Season: summer, fall