Rose verbena
Glandularia canadensis (L.) Nutt.
Also called rose verbena, rose mock vervain. Synonyms: Verbena canadensis.
Low, sprawling native verbena with clusters of magenta to pink flowers from spring to frost. Spills over walls and fills hot, dry edges.
Size over time
Typical landscape size 0.2–0.5 m (0–1 ft) tall and 0.5–0.9 m (1–3 ft) wide; fast growth, about 2 years to maturity. Intermediate sizes use the planner’s growth curve (k = 0.45) from the #1 install size.
Bloom
Magenta flowers, Apr–Oct (northern-hemisphere months; timing shifts with region and season).
| Plant | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose verbena : Apr–Oct |
Design notes
- Short-lived in heavy wet soils; needs sharp drainage.
- 'Homestead Purple' is a widely sold selection.
Regions
Native range: Southeastern and central U.S..
Native to these OpenLandscape3D pilot regions:
Native status describes where the species occurs naturally. It is not a promise that it suits a particular garden; site conditions decide that.
Related plants
Plan with Rose verbena
Place it in a design, check it against your zone, light and moisture, and see it at year three and year ten.