Verbena 'Santos' rigida (Sandpaper Verbena)

The 'Santos' rigida variety of Verbena is a low-growing perennial with small, dark green leaves that have a rough texture resembling sandpaper. It produces clusters of vibrant purple flowers from late spring to early fall, attracting butterflies and bees to the garden. This verbena is highly drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun. It forms a dense, spreading mat that reaches a height of around 6 inches and spreads up to 18 inches wide.