Verbena

A low, trailing perennial with small, deeply cut leaves. Spreads moderately fast, forming a solid cover. Bears masses of showy, fragrant, rose-pink flowers continuously from late spring until frost. Tolerant of dry, sandy or rocky conditions. An outstanding native ground cover for sunny locations. Also a good rock garden plant.

Slender, vertical in form, the plant is topped in mid through late summer with small, deep blue flowers arranged in clusters of spikes. The intricate configuration of the flower cluster is reminiscent of a work of needlepoint. Seeds are eaten to some extent by birds. The plant has been used medicinally.