{"product_id":"verbena-rigida-polaris-purple-slender-vervain","title":"Verbena rigida Polaris® Purple | Slender vervain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eVerbena rigida Polaris® Purple | Slender Vervain\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerbena rigida Polaris® Purple\u003c\/strong\u003e is an elegant, exceptionally floriferous variety with \u003cstrong\u003evibrant purple flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, a naturally spreading habit and a remarkably long flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50 cm tall and 35 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, Polaris® Purple forms dense, colourful plantings without becoming excessively tall. It is an excellent choice for \u003cstrong\u003eflower borders, mixed containers, naturalistic gardens, landscape planting and as a flowering ground cover\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long-lasting, fragrant flowers are highly attractive to \u003cstrong\u003ebees, butterflies and other beneficial insects\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing both colour and life to the garden throughout summer and well into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVerbena rigida\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender Vervain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polaris®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy, spreading and floriferous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e June – late October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun – partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 12–14 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7a–11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed form:\u003c\/strong\u003e ApeX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, containers, landscape planting and ground cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Polaris® 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borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLong and Abundant Flowering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the greatest qualities of Polaris® Purple is its \u003cstrong\u003eexceptionally long flowering season\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder suitable conditions, plants flower from approximately \u003cstrong\u003eJune until late October\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing months of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm temperatures, plenty of sunlight and long summer days encourage faster and more abundant flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExcellent for Bees and Butterflies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe numerous flowers attract \u003cstrong\u003ebees, butterflies and other beneficial insects\u003c\/strong\u003e, making Polaris® Purple an excellent addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts extended flowering period also provides a valuable succession of blooms throughout much of the growing 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