Verbena
November 12, 2009 by Brian Brown
Filed under Perennials
Verbena
Height: 4″ – 6″
Spread: 12″ – 24″
Zone: 8 – 10
Salt: Moderate
Light: Full sun / Partial shade
Flower: Many colors to choose from
Notes: Verbenas have long been a favorite perennial in flower gardens. Use as a mass planting, borders, in containers with other plants, or hanging baskets. An easy plant to grow and drought tolerant once established. Often winters over. Fertilize 2-3 times during the growing season with slow release bloomer.
Shrimp Plant
November 12, 2009 by Brian Brown
Filed under Perennials
Shrimp Plant
Height: 2′ – 3′
Spread: 2′ – 3′
Zone: 8 – 11
Salt: Poor
Light: Full sun / partial shade
Flower: Redish orange
Notes: A perennial plant that grows into a small shrub that blooms for months on end from spring to fall. Shrimp plants are extremely butterfly and hummingbird friendly and provide beautiful color in the garden as well. Plants require additional water when temperatures soar and may suffer frost damage but recovers nicely in the spring.
