Verbena 'Imagination' is a popular cultivar known for its striking, bicolor blooms and its ability to bloom from spring to fall. Its moderate growth habit and spreading nature make it a great choice for adding color to borders, hanging baskets, and containers. While not a native plant, it attracts pollinators and is easy to care for with minimal maintenance.
 
General Information
Status in Florida: Cultivar (Not native)
Native Habitat: Not native; hybrid variety
Native States: N/A
Growing Zones: 7-10
Size at Maturity: 12-18 inches tall, 18-24 inches wide
Phenology: Evergreen in mild climates, semi-evergreen in cooler areas
Life Cycle: Perennial (often grown as annual in colder zones)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Growth Habit: Spreading, mounding
Bloom Season: Spring to fall
Bloom Color: Bicolor (purple and white)
 
Growth Conditions
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil Texture: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soils
Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
Moisture Requirements: Average to moist, well-drained soils
Tolerance to Salt Spray: Moderate
Keystone Plant: No
 
Landscape Considerations
Recommended Landscape Uses: Border plantings, hanging baskets, containers, groundcover
Maintenance Tips: Deadhead regularly to encourage more blooms; prune back in early spring to maintain shape and size
Considerations: Tolerates drought once established, but needs regular watering in hotter, dry climates
Hurricane Wind Resistant: Yes
Erosion Control: No
Nitrogen Fixing: No
 
Other Information
Edible: No
Pet Safe: Yes
Deer and Rabbit Resistance: Yes
Historical Medicinal Uses: Not commonly used for medicinal purposes
Florida Native Companion Plant: Blanketflower (Gaillardia species), Lantana (Lantana species), Coreopsis (Coreopsis species)
Wildlife Benefit: Attracts pollinators, including bees and butterflies
Caterpillar Host Plant: No
Propagation: Seed, cuttings