De La Mina Verbena
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking drought-tolerant, butterfly-attracting color.
Discover the De La Mina Verbena, a captivating mounding evergreen native to Cedros Island. This plant offers months of vibrant, fragrant purple blooms, often extending to nearly year-round in milder climates. Its deeply divided green foliage adds texture, while its drought tolerance makes it an ideal, low-maintenance choice for borders, natural gardens, meadows, and mixed containers. Attracts butterflies and thrives in full sun, bringing enduring beauty to your landscape.
$14.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
29
/ 3076
#29 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-46%
Below average
Mature Height
3
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners in hot, arid climates needing low-maintenance color
- Landscapers seeking consistent, long-lasting floral displays
- Eco-conscious homeowners wanting pollinator-friendly, deer-proof landscapes
Who should skip it
- Minimalists managing small, tightly curated garden beds
- Busy homeowners preferring low-maintenance, hands-off plant varieties
- Cold-climate gardeners wanting permanent, year-after-year perennial plantings
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Thrives with minimal water once established in the landscape.
Bloom Longevity
Provides consistent, vibrant color from spring through late autumn.
Pollinator Appeal
Fragrant purple blooms act as a magnet for local butterflies.
Maintenance Ease
Requires very little intervention to maintain its tidy mounding habit.
Versatility
Adapts well to containers, borders, or naturalized meadow plantings.
Foliage Texture
Deeply divided green leaves offer visual interest even when not blooming.
Key Specs
Mature Height
3 feet
Mature Width
3 feet
Light Needs
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Spring through Fall
Hardiness Zone
7
Foliage Color
Green
Water Needs
Dry to Average (Waterwise)
Features
- Fragrant purple flowers for extended color
- Drought tolerant native plant
- Attracts butterflies to your garden
- Mounding evergreen habit
- Ideal for borders and natural gardens
- Suitable for mixed containers
- Low maintenance care requirements
- Year-round interest in mild climates
What customers say
Customers rave about the De La Mina Verbena's impressive health and vigor upon arrival, highlighting its robust quality. The plant consistently delivers outstanding aesthetic performance with prolific, long lasting blooms that provide continuous color all season. Gardeners appreciate its reliable establishment and minimal maintenance needs. This makes it an excellent choice for both new and experienced planters seeking dependable garden impact and strong value. Its consistent beauty and ease of care are key highlights.
Know before you buy
Since the De La Mina Verbena reaches a mature width of 3 feet, you should space them at least 3 feet apart on center to allow for proper airflow and healthy growth.
This plant is hardy to Zone 7. If you live in a colder climate, it may not survive the winter outdoors, but it performs beautifully as a seasonal plant or in a container that can be moved to a protected area.
This is a waterwise, drought-tolerant plant. Once established, it requires only occasional deep watering, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes.
In mild climates with consistent temperatures, it can bloom nearly year-round. In regions with distinct seasons, you can expect a reliable, vibrant display from spring through fall.
Yes, its mounding habit makes it well-suited for mixed containers. Ensure your pot has excellent drainage and is placed in a spot that receives full sun for the best flowering results.
While not strictly necessary, light pruning or deadheading can help maintain a tidy shape and encourage a fresh flush of blooms throughout the season.
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