Verbena ×hybrida, commonly known as Garden Verbena or Hybrid Verbena, is a hybrid annual herb that exhibits a moderate growth rate. It typically reaches a height of 0.5-1 feet (0.15-0.3 meters) and spreads 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters) wide. This plant is characterized by its vibrant and showy clusters of flowers that come in shades of red, pink, purple, or white, blooming profusely throughout the summer and spring months. The flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and other pollinators, adding to the plant’s ornamental value.

Garden Verbena is celebrated for its long flowering season and its ability to add bright splashes of color to garden beds, borders, and containers. It is also used as a ground cover due to its spreading habit. In cultivation, it thrives in full sun exposure and prefers medium or fast-draining soils such as clay, loam, or sandy types. Regular watering is necessary to keep the plant healthy, especially during dry periods. While generally easy to maintain, Verbena ×hybrida can be susceptible to powdery mildew and should be monitored for this disease. Deadheading spent flowers can encourage more blooms and maintain a tidy appearance.CC BY-SA 4.0