The Verbena plant is a genus in the family Verbenaceae native to America and Asia. It is an annual herbaceous plant. The leaves of this flowering plant are usually opposite, simple, and dense. The flowers come in shades of blue, pink, purple, or white and are small with five petals. Verbena plants are often used for ornamental purposes and are low maintenance.

Benefits of Verbena Plant

Ornamental Beauty :

The Verbena flowering plant comes in many vibrant shades like white, purple, and pink and will instantly add a pop of color to your home garden.

Attract Pollinators :

The blooms of the Verbena plant attract many pollinating insects such as butterflies, bees, and more. Pollination is very important to promote biodiversity.

Low Maintenance :

The flowers are very easy to care for and thrive well in tropical and subtropical countries such as India. However, the plant requires thorough watering and frequent pruning sometimes to help in its healthy growth.

Fragrance :

The flowers of the verbena plants have a pleasant fragrance and create a soothing, calming ambiance.

Care Tips for Verbena Plant

Watering :

The soil for the Verbena plant must be kept moist, especially during the growing season. Water plants consistently, but avoid water-logging.

Light :

The Verbena plant loves bright sunlight for at least 6-7 hours a day.

Placement :

Verbena is an outdoor plant.. It should be kept in an area receiving bright sunlight. 

Fertilization :

To Fertilize -  Add nitrogen and phosphorus to the Verbena Plant to maintain good plant growth. You can also add dry banana peels as they are a rich source of nitrogen. You can also use Vermicompost every 2 weeks.

Ideal Soil Mix :

Verbena plants prefer acidic soil. Use cow dung as part of your soil mix as it will make the soil acidic. The ideal soil mix for this plant should be, Garden Soil (35%) + Cocopeat (30%) + Vermicompost (30%) + Neem Khali (5%)

Pruning :

Keep pruning the Verbena plant to encourage flower growth and give it more spread. 

Pest Control :

Aphids, Thrips and whiteflies are a big problem for the Verbena plant. Keep spraying the plant with neem spray every 2 weeks to help with pest control. 

Frequently Asked Questions about Verbena Plant

1. What are the common colors of Verbena plants?

Verbena plants commonly have flowers in shades of blue, pink, lilac, and white.

2. Can I grow Verbena indoors?

No, Verbena cannot be grown indoors as it needs lots of sunlight and a well-ventilated environment

3. How often should I water my Verbena plant?

Check to see if the topmost layer of the soil is completely dry, and water accordingly.

4. Where can I buy Verbena plants? 

Head over to Urvann, India’s favorite online nursery, and browse from their extensive collection of plants.

5. Can I grow Verbena in cold climates?

Verbena is an annual plant and thrives with a slight nip in the air. Hence it is a plant of the winter season.

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