There Verbena belongs to Verbenaceae family, is a perennial herb plant grown as an annual. It is perfect in the garden or in terrace both in the ground and in pots. They are a very valid alternative for planters that have nothing to envy to the most famous geraniums and surfinia, in fact it can be cultivated as a hanging plant. In ancient times they were used for their healing properties and even today they are widely used in perfumery and herbal medicine thanks to their essential oils with various properties.

THE flowers they bloom from spring to early autumn in a constant and lasting way, they are also highly sought after for creating splashes of color in rock gardens.

There Verbena it has no details land needs, just remember it has to be well drained and free of stagnation. A soil rich in organic matter and light will favor its growth.

Choose one for the Verbena sunny position, you will grow healthy and covered with many colorful flowers. On the contrary in a place with little light the plant will appear with few flowers and will be very subject to the attack of parasites is mushrooms.

Water with regularity your Verbena, you will have a healthy plants with many flowers, tolerates too short periods of drought but without exaggerating. Before wetting again touch the soil with a finger if it is almost dry, wet it, if not, postpone.

The administration of fertilizers must be done with moderation because they don't consume much. Feed it once a month or so for generous blooms and give bright colours.

R.remove the withered flowers so as to stimulate the plant to continuously emit new ones, extending flowering.

CURIOSITY'

In various cultures, the Verbena was often associated with deities that symbolized prosperity. The term Verbena originates from the word in the Celtic language ferfaen , which means "drive away". Recent studies have also shown that Verbena is a excellent remedy to keep mosquitoes away.