Verbena Lilacina 'De La Mina'

Verbena Lilacina 'De La Mina' (Purple Cedros Island Verbena)

The De La Mina Purple Cedros Island Verbena plant is a tender perennial that forms a bushy, rounded mound. From spring into fall, tall, forked stems carry rounded clusters of fragrant, lilac-purple flowers. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Leaves are dark green, narrow, and have serrated edges. Native to southwest California. Verbena Lilacina 'De La Mina' is known for its bright green, dissected, fern-like foliage. It boasts clusters of mildly scented, dark purple, star-shaped flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It has a bushy, mounding habit, making it suitable for beds, borders, and container plantings.

Growing Verbena Lilacina 'De La Mina'

• Plant Verbena lilacina 'De La Mina' in a location with full sun exposure, ensuring it receives at least 6-8 hours of sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering.
• Water the plant regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during hot and dry periods.
• Use well-draining soil, such as sandy or loamy soil, to prevent waterlogging and root rot, promoting healthy root development.
• Verbena lilacina 'De La Mina' is hardy in USDA zones 8-11 and thrives in warm climates with well-drained soil.
• Prune the plant regularly to maintain its shape, remove spent blooms, and encourage bushier growth, promoting continuous blooming throughout the growing season.

Shipping Info

The plant will be approximately 5 to 7 inches in height with well-developed roots. These plants have been growing in one gallon containers. They will be shipped without the containers. The roots and soil will be dampened and covered in plastic wrap prior to shipping. They will be ready to plant upon arrival.