De La Mina Verbena (Verbena lilacina 'De La Mina') is an adaptable, long-flowering flowering California native herbaceous perennial.
De La Mina Verbena grows in a low-lying mounded form with delicate, bright green foliage. Its leaves contrast beautifully with its cheerful purple-lavender blossoms, which have a light, pleasant fragrance.
Gardeners appreciate De La Mina Verbena because it blooms throughout most of the year, flowering most profusely in spring. The long bloom time makes De La Mina Verbena a popular plant for border gardens, butterfly gardens, and patio containers.
A drought-tolerant perennial, it is evergreen but may be semi-deciduous in summer without supplemental water.
Other common names for this California native plant include: De La Mina Lilac Verbena, Lilac Verbena, Purple Cedros Island Verbena, and De La Mina Cedros Island Verbena
