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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

HOMESTEAD PURPLE VERBENA IN BLOOM NOW

In several spots around the Ag Center you will find this purple blooming ground cover. Due to our mild winter, its blooms have gotten off to a great start. Once the first blooms fade, we will shear it back for continued color throughout the summer and into fall. It prefers a sunny spot with well drained soil and will quickly create a nice mat to compliment other perennials and annuals. Click here for a little history on this perennial.

Verbena canadensis 'Homestead'

Photo by TS

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