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winter hardy annual or not?
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Posted by organic_courtney 7 (My Page) on Thu, Jun 21, 07 at 10:08
| I just bought about 20 perennial verbena plants from one of those large home and garden centers (bad idea). I noticed that at my local garden supply, they had listed that exact plant as an annual. I thought that maybe it was just a self-seeding annual, then I noticed that it said it was hardy to 30'F. Does that mean it will not come back next year if the temp goes below 30'? (of course, Ive asked the large home and garden center. Their answer was "it says its uh prennnial. That means it comes back every year, I think." Oh boy. I live in zone 7. Please help! |
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RE: winter hardy annual or not?
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- Posted by suja z7 noVA (My Page) on
Thu, Jun 21, 07 at 12:54
| Does it have a name other than 'Verbena'? I've tried a few different kinds, and the only one that has been reliably perennial for me is Homestead Purple. |
RE: winter hardy annual or not?
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| Not unlike the "perennial" tag I consistently see on purple fountain grass..... not in MY garden. I agree with suja... only verbena that persisted for me was Homestead Purple. And yes, I once picked up a potter flower at one of those big boxes and all the tag said was "perennial." I asked what it was and the peson said it's a perennial, lol. Good luck with your verbena! |
RE: winter hardy annual or not?
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| The nurseries label them "perennials" because IF it was in the correct zone ... it is a perennial and will continue to come back year after year ... unfortunately they don't designate "tender perennial" for those that are not cold hardy. And triple ditto on the homestead purple verbena |
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