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considers verbina a tender perennial, but still sells it.
“You have to mulch it heavily in the fall or it might not come back,” said the nursery’s manager, Brad Bobenrieth. Mulching, Bobenrieth explains, insulates the plant’s roots and protects them from freezing temperatures.
Despite the rich variety of what we can grow now in Fauquier County, our region still has its challenges. Harsh winters with fluctuating temperatures, clay soil that is slow to absorb and release water, and hot, humid summers can be tough on many plants.
Moreover, temperature is only one factor in determining whether a plant will survive in your yard. Gardeners must also consider soil type, rainfall, daytime temperatures, wind, heat and humidity.
For example, Austin, Texas and Portland, Oregon are both in Zone 8. But their climates are very different. Urban areas also tend to be warmer than rural areas.
Hence, when it comes to knowing your own growing conditions, nobody knows their property better than the homeowner. As for the success of your garden, David Roos has the best advice: “Nothing beats experience.”
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