Oriental Magic Verbena

Oriental Magic Verbena (Verbena officinalis 'Oriental Magic', = 'Verbace') is a captivating, highly distinctive perennial verbena producing small, delicate lavender to candy-pink flowers on lacy, finely cut mid-green to dark purple foliage that shifts and deepens in color as the season progresses — a uniquely dynamic, multi-toned combination of flower and foliage color that creates a constantly evolving, atmospheric display unlike any standard verbena variety. The delicate flower clusters, lacy ornamental foliage, and season-long color evolution make Oriental Magic one of the most texturally complex and visually intriguing verbenas available for mixed perennial borders, cottage gardens, and naturalistic organic landscape plantings.

Grown from certified organic heritage stock, each plant arrives with a Professional Grade root system — dense, fibrous, and fully established for vigorous first-season performance. Oriental Magic thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and develops good drought tolerance once established, performing reliably across a wide range of conditions with minimal maintenance. Its lacy ornamental foliage that transitions from mid-green to rich dark purple through the season, delicate lavender to candy-pink flower clusters, and outstanding butterfly and pollinator value make it a fascinating and valuable addition to mixed perennial borders, naturalistic meadow plantings, cottage gardens, and mixed container arrangements where unique textural complexity and season-long color evolution are equally prized.

• Dynamic Season-Long Color Evolution — Lacy foliage transitions beautifully from mid-green to rich dark purple through the season while delicate flowers shift from lavender to candy-pink, creating a constantly evolving, multi-toned display unlike any standard verbena variety.
• Unique Lacy Dark Purple Ornamental Foliage — Finely cut, lacy foliage that deepens to rich dark purple as the season progresses provides exceptional ornamental textural interest and dark-toned foliage value far beyond the seasonal flower display.
• Extended Lavender to Candy-Pink Blooms — Small delicate lavender to candy-pink flower clusters bloom continuously from late spring through fall, delivering a long season of soft, nuanced floral color above the uniquely ornamental dark foliage.
• Outstanding Butterfly & Pollinator Value — Delicate lavender to candy-pink flower clusters are attractive to butterflies, native bees, and beneficial insects throughout the long bloom season, providing valuable nectar and pollen in the organic pollinator garden.
• Versatile Naturalistic Design Element — Lacy dark foliage and delicate flower clusters integrate beautifully into naturalistic meadow plantings, mixed cottage borders, and mixed container arrangements where unique textural complexity and atmospheric color are valued design priorities.

These 4" healthy live plants thrive in full sun (6–8 hours daily) with well-drained soil and moderate moisture — water regularly until established, then reduce frequency as drought tolerance develops. Hardy in USDA zones 7-10, growing 18–24" tall with a spread of 18–24". Delicate lavender to candy-pink flower clusters bloom late spring through fall (May–October); trim lightly after each bloom flush to encourage vigorous reblooming and maintain a tidy, well-branched form while allowing the lacy dark foliage to develop its full ornamental seasonal color throughout the extended season.