Verbena

Garden Verbena, Hybrid Verbena
Varieties

Message of the Flower

Thoroughness

The Mother’s Comment

Indispensable for all true progress.

Colour

Many colours, usually white center

Message of the Flower

Psychic Thoroughness

The Mother’s Comment

With tireless patience it works for the perfection of the being.

Colour

Pink

Message of the Flower

Vital Thoroughness

The Mother’s Comment

The vital must become calm and docile.

Colour

Mauve

Message of the Flower

Physical Thoroughness

The Mother’s Comment

Takes great care of details in the execution of work.

Colour

Dark red

Message of the Flower

Integral Thoroughness

The Mother’s Comment

Nothing is neglected in order to reach the Divine Goal.

Colour

White

Message of the Flower

Artistic Thoroughness

The Mother’s Comment

Neglects nothing in its search for perfection.

Colour

Red, cream

Family

Verbenaceae

Cultivars

Numerous, including 'Lanai', 'Tuscany', 'Quartz', and 'Superbena' series

Person who named the flower

The term "x hybrida" is used to denote hybrids and does not refer to a single person's discovery.

Flower Size

Small individual flowers, with clusters ranging in size.

Flower Texture

Soft, slightly delicate.

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical.

Fragrance of Flower

Some cultivars are fragrant, while others have little to no scent.

Leaf Texture

Rough, slightly hairy.

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Green, sometimes with a hint of purple or bronze.

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous perennial, often grown as an annual in cooler climates.

Life Cycle

Perennial in warm climates, annual in colder regions.

Blooming Period

Spring to fall.

Climate

Warm temperate to subtropical.

Water Requirements

Moderate; prefers well-drained soil and does not like to be waterlogged.

Soil Type

Well-drained, moderately fertile.

Temperature Ranges

Thrives in a wide range of temperatures but not frost-tolerant.

Sun or Shade

Full sun for best flowering; can tolerate partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Can be susceptible to powdery mildew, spider mites, and aphids.

Pollinators

Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects.

Habitat

Cultivated; does not have a specific natural habitat due to its hybrid nature.

Role in the Ecosystem

Ornamental use, attracts pollinators.

Ornamental

Widely used in gardens, containers, and as ground cover for its colorful flowers.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily ornamental; sometimes used in traditional herbal medicine.

Endangered Status

Not endangered; widely cultivated.

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