Verbena ‘Claret’ (Vervain). These are biennials and perennials, with over 250 species, with leaves which are small, dark, irregularly shaped and toothed. They will bloom in late spring, summer and autumn.
Annual or Perennial, Fragrant
N.C.S America, S.Europe.
Beds and window boxes
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They are marginally frost hardy to frost tender min 1C. Grow them in medium, well-drained soil in full sun or at most partial-shade.
You can propagate from seed in the autumn or spring, from stem cuttings in summer or autumn.
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