Verbena+canadensis 'Homestead+Purple' 

Homestead Purple Verbena Show of flower in the spring, hides in the fall Perennial for 2-3 years According to Auburn Univeristy:


 * COMMON NAME: ** Clump verbena
 * FAMILY: **Verbenaceae
 * TYPE: ** perennial, semi-evergreen, native to southeastern U. S.
 * LEAVES: ** opposite, ovate with wedge shaped base, incised,1" wide and 1"-3" long, leaves and stems pubescent, semi-evergreen
 * FLOWER: **clusters of up to 20 flowers, each head up to 1/2" across; rose, pink, or blue
 * SEASON OF BLOOM: ** spring, summer, and fall; mild winters
 * GROWTH HABIT: ** 8" to 12" spreading groundcover
 * SOIL: ** well-drained soil, drought tolerant
 * SUN: ** full sun, heat tolerant
 * HARDINESS: ** zones 6-10
 * UTILIZATION: ** outstanding flower groundcover
 * DISEASES: ** powdery mildew, less susceptible than //V.//X //hybrida//
 * INSECTS AND RELATED PESTS: ** spider mites, less susceptible than //V.// X //hybrida//
 * PROPAGATION: ** clump division, cuttings, seed
 * MAINTENANCE: ** cut back yearly, late fall to winter
 * RELATED SPECIES: ** //V. peruviana// (Peruvian verbena) 6" tall, groundcover, scarlet flowers, hardy to zone 7
 * NOTES: ** Homestead Purple is a great performer