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Category Archives: Plant Studies
Verbenaceae Vitex agnus-castus
Photo from Tony Rodd, Flickr Also known as Chaste tree, Texas Lilac, Mexican lavender. A native of China and India, this tree has been in the U.S. since 1670. This tree grows well in hot and dry weather, in either … Continue reading
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Verbena ‘Serenity Mix’
Family: Verbenaceae Genus: tenuisecta Species: speciosa Cultivar: ‘Serenity Mix’ Flowers are closely spaced, beautifully colored mixes of lavender, pink and white, on a fern-like foliage background. Grows 6”-1 foot high, and 2 feet wide or more. Does well in hot, … Continue reading
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Verbenaceae Glandularia canadensis Plant Study
Homestead purple verbena is a striking accent to the spring and early summer garden. This perennial grows to 3-feet wide and a foot tall. The plant’s stem trails across the ground and turns up at the tips. The flowers grow … Continue reading
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