Family: Verbena
Type: Annual
Other Common Name: Vervain
Blue Princess Verbena, a vibrant and captivating perennial, is a garden favorite for its profuse blooms and easy care. Renowned for its rich, deep blue flowers, this verbena variety adds a striking splash of color to any garden setting. It’s a perfect choice for gardeners who love vibrant, long-lasting blooms.
Growing to about 12 inches in height and spreading up to 24 inches, Blue Princess Verbena is ideal for ground cover, borders, or as a container plant. Its low-growing habit and spreading nature make it an excellent choice for filling in bare spots or cascading over edges. This plant is loved not just for its beauty but also for its hardiness and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions.
Blue Princess Verbena requires full sun to bloom at its best and prefers well-drained soil. It’s drought-tolerant once established, making it a great fit for gardens in warmer climates. Regular deadheading helps encourage continuous blooming throughout the season.
Hardiness Zone: 8a-11b
Deer Resistant: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Moisture Preference: Average to moist
Sun Needs: Full sun
Growth Rate: Fast
Average Height (feet): 1
Average Spread (feet): 2
Average Life Span (years): 3
Form: Trailing
Flower Color: Purple
Secondary Flower Color: Blue
Flower Eye Color: White
Flower Shape: Star
Bloom Season: From late spring to mid fall
Foliage Color: Green
Foliage Shape: Narrow
Blue Princess Verbena is a fantastic choice for adding a touch of cool, vivid blue to your landscape. Its sprawling habit makes it a great ground cover that adds a layer of color to garden beds and borders. Plant it along pathways or in rock gardens for a stunning visual effect.
Incorporate this verbena in container gardens where it can spill over the edges, creating a beautiful, cascading look. It’s also a perfect companion for roses and other perennials, where its blue blooms provide a striking contrast. Use it in mass plantings for a sea of blue or mix with other colorful annuals and perennials for a varied display.
Due to its adaptability, Blue Princess Verbena fits into many garden styles, from informal cottage gardens to more structured landscape designs. It’s also a great choice for butterfly gardens, as it attracts pollinators with its vibrant blooms.
In cottage gardens, Blue Princess Verbena adds a charming and whimsical touch with its abundant blue flowers and sprawling habit.
For Mediterranean gardens, its drought tolerance and love for sun make it a fitting choice, blending well with other sun-loving plants.
In contemporary gardens, use it for a pop of color against minimalist designs, providing a lively contrast to structured elements.
Plant Blue Princess Verbena where its color and form can be fully appreciated. Its long flowering season makes it a garden staple from spring through fall.
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In spring, Blue Princess Verbena starts to show its vivid blue flowers, bringing life and color to the awakening garden.
During summer, it's in full bloom, creating a striking display of deep blue that stands out in the bright sunlight.
In the fall, the verbena continues to bloom, adding color and vibrancy to the garden as other plants begin to fade.
In winter, Blue Princess Verbena goes dormant, but its foliage can remain, adding texture to the winter landscape in milder climates.
For a burst of color, plant Blue Princess Verbena in sunny spots. It’s ideal for borders, garden beds, and containers, where its cascading habit can be fully displayed.
This verbena loves the sun! Full sun encourages the most vibrant blooms, so choose a spot that gets plenty of sunlight.
Well-drained soil is key. Blue Princess Verbena isn't fussy about soil types but doesn't like wet feet, so ensure good drainage.
Space plants about 12 to 18 inches apart. This gives each plant room to spread out and flourish without overcrowding.
Plant in spring after the last frost. This timing gives Blue Princess Verbena the whole season to grow and bloom.
Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and twice as wide. Place the plant in, fill the hole with soil, water it, and get ready for a blue show!
Keep the soil moist, especially in the first season. Once established, it’s quite drought-tolerant, needing less frequent watering.
A light application of a balanced fertilizer in early spring can kick-start growth and flowering.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Trim lightly in early spring to promote bushy growth.
As new growth appears, start regular watering and apply fertilizer to wake the plant up from winter dormancy.
Enjoy the show! Water during dry spells and deadhead regularly to keep those blue flowers coming.
Prepare for winter by reducing watering. Blue Princess Verbena will start to slow down as temperatures drop.
In colder areas, it may die back. Trim dead foliage and add mulch for winter protection.
Yes, it’s a perennial in warmer climates. In colder zones, it’s often grown as an annual.
With proper care, it can bloom from spring until the first frost, offering a long season of color.
Absolutely! Its cascading growth makes it a fantastic choice for container gardening. Just ensure the pot has good drainage.
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