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Verbena
馬鞭草
(Purpletop vervain)
Growing Facts
Hong Kong Warm Growing Season (May-August)
At least 6 hours under the sun
Moderate amount of water
Verbena prefers moist soil
Water Verbena plants at the base to avoid wetting the foliage
Plant in a pot that is 3.5 inches big
Space the seedlings 12 inches apart
Fun Facts
In the popular American TV series 'Vampire Diaries', verbena is a plant that can restrain vampires; it has long been associated with divine and supernatural forces
The name 'verbena' is often associated with iron in many Central and Eastern Europe languages
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