However, different colors of verbena have different flower language. For example, the flower language of white verbena is innocent; The flower language of red verbena means looking forward to your love and family happiness. Verbena is regarded as a sacred flower in Europe, symbolizing peace.
Verbena originated in Europe. In ancient Europe, verbena was a symbol of peace and a precious sacred grass. The ancient Romans thought verbena was the herb of Venus and the ecstasy soup of love. Verbena is a perennial herb, with a height of 30 ~ 120 cm, oval to obovate leaves and more fluff on the back. The colors are lavender, white and red, and the flowering period is from June to August every year.
Cultivation method of verbena
1, temperature: Verbena likes warmth. Whether it is the growing season or the breeding season, we should try to keep it between 20-25 degrees. Too high temperature is not conducive to its growth and should not be too hot. Similarly, when wintering, try to put it in a warm place.
2. Lighting: Its requirements for lighting are not too high, and the negative resistance is also good. Generally speaking, it is good to put it in a semi-shady place, not in a dark place for a long time. When there is strong light, you must remember to cover it to avoid the damage of strong light.
3. Watering: Verbena likes to be wet, but it should not be too waterlogged, otherwise the roots will be threatened. Generally speaking, according to the "dry and wet" way, water can be replenished. If it is planted in an open field, special attention should be paid to flood control and not to let it get wet in the rain.
4. Fertilization: verbena planted in a large area may need to pay attention to the base fertilizer, and decomposed farmyard manure can be used, so that the nutrients in the soil will be more abundant.
5. Pruning: When verbena grows vigorously, it is best to carry out proper pruning. This will be less messy, better ventilated and less prone to some pests and diseases. In addition, when pests and diseases occur, an important step is pruning.