Michigan State University Extension
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01/01/96
Verbena grows well in fertile, well drained soil and
full sun. Flowering is poor in the shade. The plant
reaches a height of one to one and one half feet with a
spread of two feet. The growth habit is spreading and stems
root where they touch the ground. The plant can be a
source of cut flowers and is useful for summer color in
spring flowering bulb beds. Old blooms accumulate rapidly
and should be removed to keep the plant flowering. Plants
exhibiting reduced flowering may be sheared to encourage new
blooming in 15 to 20 days. Applications of liquid
fertilizer during the growing season are beneficial.
Verbena may be used in hanging pots.
Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Softwood cuttings
taken in summer root easily. The seed germinates in three
to four weeks at 70 to 75 degrees. Cover the seed or
germinate it in a dark place. The seedlings may be pinched
when they are well established.
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