Verbena phlogiflora Chan.
Half-hardy, erect or spreading, branching perennial with lance-shaped leaves and terminal spikes of purple, lilac, red or blue flowers in summer. [RHSD, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
Verbena tweediana was raised in the Dublin Botanic Gardens by Mr. Niven from seed sent by Tweedie in 1836. [MB p.5/1837]. It was also raised at Glasgow by Murray from seeds from the same source. This particular plant was described as tall and upright growing. [BM t.3541/1836].
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1845, 1850 and 1857 catalogues [H.230/1845].
Notes
Published Apr 24, 2009 - 03:46 PM | Last updated Feb 15, 2010 - 11:43 AM
Verbena phlogiflora Chan. | BM t.3541/1836 | BHL
| Family | Verbenaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | South America |
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| Name in the Camden Park Record | Verbena Tweediana |
| Confidence level | high |