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Is Verbena an annual or perennial?

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Most Verbena species are perennial, meaning they grow back each year. however, a few are annuals.

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How do you prune lemon verbena?

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Prune the verbena in early summer or late spring to encourage growth. Be sure to remove dead or diseased foliage.

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Is Verbena poisonous to humans?

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No, every variety of Verbena with the exception of the purple-headed variety are nontoxic. The purple-headed Verbena is toxic to animals.

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How can I make my Verbena bushier?

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If you prune dead flowers and stems regularly, it should allow the Verbena to bush out more.

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How often can you trim verbena?

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You can trim your verbena for health throughout the year, however, be careful to not cut back so severely as to inhibit growth.

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