Verbena bipinnatifida Valley Lavender®

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–8

Light: Full sun

Mature Size: 4–6" tall | 16–20" wide

Attracts: Butterflies, bees, and other pollinators

Bloom Time: Late spring through fall (May–October)

Water Needs: Low once established

Soil: Adaptable to clay, loam, or sandy soils with good drainage

Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading groundcover perennial

Flowers: Rounded clusters of bright lavender-purple blooms produced in waves throughout the growing season

Ideal For: Xeriscapes, rock gardens, edging, groundcover plantings, pollinator gardens, low-water landscapes

Evergreen: Semi-evergreen in mild climates

Why We Love It:
Valley Lavender® plains verbena forms compact mats of soft gray foliage that provide months of vibrant color with very little water. Native to the Great Plains region, it thrives in hot, sunny conditions and continues blooming long after many perennials slow down for summer. Its spreading habit makes it an excellent small-scale groundcover for weaving through rock gardens, softening borders, and filling sunny spaces with continuous pollinator activity.

Additional Info:
A Plant Select introduction selected from native populations of Verbena bipinnatifida. Extremely drought tolerant once established and highly adaptable to a wide range of soil types. Best performance comes in full sun with well-drained conditions and minimal supplemental irrigation.

Photo credit: Panayoti Kelaidis