Paseo Rancho Lilac Verbena (Verbena lilacina 'Paseo Rancho')

• Botanical Name: Verbena lilacina 'Paseo Rancho'

• Common Name: Paseo Rancho Lilac Verbena

• Plant Type: Evergreen perennial / subshrub

• Mature Size: 3–4 ft. tall × 3–5 ft. wide

• Flower Color: Light pink to lavender-purple

• Bloom Time: Spring through summer; can bloom much of the year with occasional summer water

• Foliage: Evergreen, finely textured and fragrant

• Growth Habit: Rounded, mounding

• Family: Verbenaceae (Verbena Family)

• Origin: Garden selection from Cedros Island, Baja California

• Special Features: Fragrant flowers, drought tolerant, long bloom season, and excellent butterfly nectar plant.

• Sun: Full sun to part shade

• Water: Low once established; occasional summer water encourages continued flowering

• Soil: Adaptable

• Drainage: Well-drained soil preferred

• Drought Tolerant: Yes

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Deer Resistant: Generally considered deer resistant

• Evergreen: Yes

• Cold Hardy: Approximately 25°F

• Special Uses: Dry borders, pollinator gardens, containers, slopes, and low-water landscapes.

Orders ship within 3-5 business days. Nationwide shipping available. Local pickup available at Moosa Creek Nursery.

• Best Planting Time: Fall through spring

• Spacing: 3–4 feet apart

• Planting Depth: Set root ball level with surrounding soil

• Establishment Water: Water weekly for the first 6–8 weeks, allowing the soil to dry somewhat between waterings

• Long-Term Care: Reduce watering once established; occasional monthly summer water can encourage continued flowering

• Tip: Shear back lightly after flowering or in winter to maintain a compact shape and encourage fresh growth and additional blooms.

• Attracts: Butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects

• Pollinator Value: Excellent nectar plant, especially for butterflies

• Wildlife Value: Provides nectar and habitat for pollinating insects

• Fragrance: Highly fragrant flowers

• Habitat Value: Excellent choice for pollinator and wildlife gardens.

Every plant ships rooted in an individual 3-inch nursery container with soil. Plants are healthy, established, and ready to transplant on arrival.

• 3-Pack: 3 plants packed in one custom clamshell tray for safe shipping.

• 6-Pack: 6 plants packed in two custom clamshell trays (3 per tray).

• 32-Plant Tray: 32 plants in an industry-standard 32-cell propagation flat — ideal for landscape projects and large plantings.

Tip: For best results, plant within a few days of arrival. If you can't plant right away, place the tray in bright, indirect light and water lightly until ready.