A Hardy Bloom for Every Garden

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Native to South America, particularly Brazil and Argentina, Verbena rigida brings a burst of life wherever it's planted. It’s well-known for its clusters of small, vivid purple to magenta flowers that sit atop stiff, slender stems. Unlike its more sprawling cousin Verbena bonariensis, V. rigida has a shorter, bushier habit, typically reaching around 18–24 inches (45–60 cm) in height.Its narrow, toothed leaves and rugged stems give it a rustic charm, making it a great fit for informal gardens, wildflower meadows, and even urban plantings.Thanks to its bold color and tidy growth, Verbena rigida pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses, lavender, and other sun-loving perennials like echinacea and coreopsis. It can be used at the front of borders, along pathways, or even in containers for a splash of vivid purple.For an especially enchanting display, plant it en masse. The vibrant purple flowers can create a shimmering, almost mystical effect when seen from a distance.