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Verbena rigida ‘Polaris’ is a perennial that forms clumps. They also call it Verbena rigida f. lilacina’Polaris’, Verbena ‘Polaris’, Rough Verbena ‘Polaris’, Stiff Verbena ‘Polaris’, Sandpaper Verbena ‘Polaris’, Upright Verbena ‘Polaris’, Tuberous Vervain ‘Polaris’, or Slender Vervain ‘Polaris’. It is from the Verbenaceae family of plants. It is native to Brazil and Argentina.
Verbena rigida ‘Polaris’ has pinnately lobed leaves. They are lanceolate and dark green. The flowers grow on terminal clusters. Individual flowers are tiny. They are pale lilac. It provides a long blooming season. Verbena rigida ‘Polaris’ flowers in the summer.
How to grow Verbena rigida ‘Polaris’:
Verbena rigida ‘Polaris’ is easy to grow. Grow Verbena rigida ‘Polaris’ in the sun or light shade. Plant it in moist but well-drained soil. Protect it with mulch in colder climates. It is drought-tolerant once it is established.
It attracts pollinating insects, including birds and butterflies. Tidy it up after flowering. Propagate Verbena rigida ‘Polaris’ by seed or cuttings. Watch out for powdery mildew, slugs, leafhoppers, thrips, and aphids.
