Botanical Name: Verbena hybrida ‘Lanai® Lilac’

Common Name: Verbena

Hardiness Zone: Grown as an Annual in Most Climates; Perennial in Warmer Zones

Size: 6–10" Tall × 12–18" Spread

Growth Habit: Compact, Mounded, Well-Branched

Sunlight: Full Sun

Soil: Well-Drained, Fertile Soil

Water Needs: Moderate; Drought Tolerant Once Established

Bloom Season: Late Spring through Frost

Fertilizer: Light, Regular Feeding Encourages Best Flowering

Features: Lilac-Purple Flower Clusters, Compact Habit, Uniform Growth, Good Heat Tolerance, Low Maintenance

Uses: Containers, Hanging Baskets, Window Boxes, Borders, Mixed Planters

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

More About Verbena ‘Lanai® Lilac’

Verbena ‘Lanai® Lilac’ delivers soft, soothing lilac-purple flower clusters that bring a calm, refined look to containers and small garden spaces. The color blends effortlessly with whites, blues, and pastel tones, making it especially versatile in mixed planters.

As part of the Lanai® series, this variety was bred for compact growth and consistent performance. Plants remain well-branched and balanced, producing steady blooms without stretching or overpowering nearby companions.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In trials, ‘Lanai® Lilac’ stood out for its uniform habit and dependable flowering in containers. It filled pots evenly, held its shape through summer heat, and maintained consistent color without fading.

We especially like it for softer color palettes where control matters. It offers elegance and restraint while still delivering reliable, season-long bloom.

Lanai® Lilac vs. Other Verbena

Lanai® Lilac represents the soft, pastel end of the Lanai® color range, valued for its gentle lavender tones and refined presence. It is known for blending rather than dominating, making it ideal for cottage-style or tonal plantings. Compared to Lanai® Blue, Lilac is warmer and lighter, while offering more subtlety than Lanai® Scarlet. It lacks the visual punch of Candy Cane but excels in cohesion. Lilac is the calmest, most understated color in the Lanai® lineup.

While EnduraScape™ Purple Fizz provides stronger saturation and landscape persistence, while Lilac stays compact and ornamental. Lascar™ Black Velvet sits on the opposite end of the spectrum—dark and dramatic—making Lilac its tonal counterpoint. Compared to Lollipop, which floats above borders, Lilac remains grounded and tidy. Gardeners designing soft palettes or pastel containers will appreciate Lanai® Lilac’s restraint.