Verbena canadensis 'Homestead Red' Vervain

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Description

Verbena canadensis 'Homestead Red' has clusters of bright true red flowers on low-growing, spreading plants. Its glossy, hairy foliage is usually mildew resistant. Verbena 'Homestead Red' is a vigorous and long-blooming perennial, flowering from late spring to mid-fall. Excellent for the border, ground cover, or container.

Verbena canadensis, also called Vervain, is native to much of the eastern two-thirds of the United States. It is found as far west as Colorado and New Mexico, northward to Minnesota and eastward to New York and south to Florida. It is naturally found on roadsides, sandhills, and other dry soils.

Verbena canadensis 'Homestead Red' prefers full sun and average to dry, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of heat, drought and coastal conditions. For best longevity, do not cut back plants until all danger of frost has passed in spring.

Characteristics

  • Common Names: Vervain
  • Zones: 7-10
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun to Light Shade
  • Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soils
  • Height at Maturity: 12"
  • Width at Maturity: 24"
  • Bloom Color: Red
  • Bloom Time: May-October

Special Features

  • Attracts: Butterflies. Hummingbirds.
  • Tolerates: Deer. Coastal Conditions.
  • Other Features: Cut Flower.

Care and Growing Tips

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Shipping Info

 Spring 2023 shipping schedule:

Zones 9, 10: Starting Mon. March 20th
Zone 8: Starting Mon. March 27th
Zone 7: Starting Mon. April 3rd
Zone 6: Starting Mon. April 17th
Zone 5: Starting Mon. May 1st
Zones 2, 3, 4: Starting Mon. May 8th

If you'd like to receive your plants now, you can request it in the 'shipping requests' box on the order or email us. (Please note that we will not ship dormant plants, and we do not offer any sort of guarantee for plants overwintering.)

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We ship via UPS & USPS (the Post Office), and their ship rates are automatically generated through our site. We do not profit on shipping costs. We are working with these providers to get our customers the best rates possible.

All ship times are subject to change if extreme weather conditions are present here at the nursery or at the shipping destination.

Please note: Depending on the time of year, the foliage of the plants may be trimmed to fit into our shipping boxes. This could delay the flowering of the plant, but many perennials actually benefit from being cut back.

We are currently not able to ship to Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and outside of the US.