Annual Verbena plant profile
Verbena x hybrida
An annual flower for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Annual Verbena
Annual verbena is best planted in spring or summer in the upstate and piedmont regions, and may also be planted in fall in the coastal region, per Clemson. Pinch the branch tips at planting time for bushier growth.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Annual Verbena in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Annual
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: botrytis blight, whitefly, mites, snails.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Verbena (HGIC 1175)
Clemson Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.