Garden verbena
Verbena x hybrida · Verbenas · Verbena family
Also known as: Common Garden Verbena · Verbena
Easy20–40cmPet-friendly
Garden verbena care at a glance
Garden verbena (Verbena x hybrida) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Life cycle
- short_lived_perennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Garden verbena
Common pests on Garden verbena include Thrips. Also possible: Spider mites, Aphids, Whitefly and Slugs and snails. A common disease is Powdery mildew. Also possible: Grey mould and Pythium root rot. Garden verbena is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Thrips High
- Spider mites Medium
- Aphids Medium
- Whitefly Medium
- Leaf miners Low
- Slugs and snails Medium
Disease
- Powdery mildew High
- Grey mould Medium
- Pythium root rot Medium
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Garden verbena
- Which pests affect Garden verbena?
- Common pests on Garden verbena include Thrips. Also possible: Spider mites, Aphids, Whitefly and Slugs and snails.
- Which diseases affect Garden verbena?
- A common disease is Powdery mildew. Also possible: Grey mould and Pythium root rot.
- Is Garden verbena toxic to cats and dogs?
- Garden verbena is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Garden verbena need?
- Garden verbena has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Garden verbena need?
- Garden verbena prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Garden verbena frost-hardy?
- Garden verbena is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around -5 °C.