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Meteor Shower®
Verbena
Lollipops of lilac blooms on deep green foliage. Meteor Shower verbena is a fun plant for landscapes and containers and is prized among long blooming annuals. A truly compact form of the common form, it is also appreciated for easy verbena plant care.
| Blossom Color | Purple |
| Bloom Season | Planting To Hard Frost |
| Exposure | Part Sun to Sun |
| Height | 8-14 in |
| Width | 8-12 in |
| Spacing | 8-12 in |
| Container Sizes | 104, 104 Spacer, SE52 |
| Hardiness Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Wildlife Attracted | Butterflies,Hummingbirds |
| Wildlife Deterred | Deer |
| Features | Lollipops of lilac blooms on deep green foliage. Meteor Shower verbena is a fun plant for landscapes and containers and is prized among long blooming annuals. A truly compact form of the common form, it is also appreciated for easy verbena plant care. |
| Adaptable as a Houseplant | No |
| Bog Plant | No |
| Is Disease Resistant | No |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Edible | No |
| Erosion Control | No |
| Fragrant Flower | No |
| Fragrant Foilage | No |
| Heat Tolerant | Yes |
| Native to North America | No |
| Salt Tolerant | No |
| Succulent | No |
| Water Plant | No |
| Uses |
Meteor Shower verbena plants are great in both containers and landscapes, making them a reliable choice for gardeners seeking long blooming annuals with simple verbena plant care requirements. |
| Maintenance Notes |
Meteor Shower verbena are easy to maintain plants do not need deadheading, which simplifies verbena plant care. However, removing old flowers can be done if you would like. Learn more about verbena plants. |
| 2021 | Top Performer - University of Wisconsin - West Madison |
| 2021 | Top Performer - Cornell University |
| 2021 | Top Performer - Oregon State University |
| 2021 | Top Performer - Boerner Botanical Garden |
| 2021 | Top Performer - In Ground - Colorado State |
| 2021 | Top Performer - Les Exceptionelles |
| 2021 | Top Performer - University of Tennessee - Knoxville |
| 2021 | Top Performer - University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids |
| 2021 | Top Performer - Ohio State University - Columbus |
| 2021 | Perfect Score - University of Minnesota - Morris |
| 2021 | Director's Select & Best of Species - Penn State University |
| 2021 | Top Performer - University of Missouri |
| 2021 | Best of Breed - Beds - North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2021 | Top Performer - South Dakota State - McCrory Gardens |
| 2021 | Top Performer - University of Georgia |
| 2021 | Top Performer - University of Laval |
