Botanical Name: Verbena hybrida ‘Lascar™ Black Velvet’

Common Name: Verbena

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

Size: 10–14" Tall × 18–24" Spread

Growth Habit: Mounded, Spreading, 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: Dark Purple-Black Flower Clusters, Long Bloom Window, Heat & Humidity Tolerance, Strong Branching, Low Maintenance

Uses: Garden Beds, Borders, Containers, Hanging Baskets, Mass Plantings

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

More About Verbena ‘Lascar™ Black Velvet’

Verbena ‘Lascar™ Black Velvet’ delivers rich, dramatic flower clusters in deep purple tones so dark they read almost black in the landscape. The saturated color adds depth and contrast, making it an excellent companion to bright annuals, silvery foliage, and bold greens.

Part of the Lascar™ series, this variety was bred for strong branching, improved uniformity, and reliable garden performance. Plants fill in quickly, maintain a balanced spreading habit, and flower continuously from late spring through frost.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In trials, ‘Lascar™ Black Velvet’ stood out for its color intensity and consistent flowering through summer heat. The dark blooms held their richness without fading, even under bright sun.

We especially like it as a design accent. The near-black flowers create contrast and sophistication that elevate mixed containers and landscape beds without requiring extra maintenance.

Lascar™ Black Velvet vs. Other Varieties

Lascar™ Black Velvet is the signature variety of Lascar™, defined by its deep, near-black purple blooms and dramatic garden presence. Within the lineup, it represents the darkest, moodiest color option, prized for saturation and contrast rather than subtlety. Compared to Lascar™ Mango Orange and Orange Lava, Black Velvet is cooler and more refined, offering visual depth instead of heat. Against EnduraScape™ Burgundy, it is darker and more theatrical, but less cold-hardy. Black Velvet sets the tone for the Lascar™ series as bold, expressive, and design-forward.

While Lanai® varieties likeLilac andBlue are far softer and container-oriented by comparison. There is no true unpatented equivalent—neither Homestead Purple nor Lollipop offer anything close to this depth of color. Gardeners looking to introduce drama and contrast into beds or containers will find Black Velvet unmatched.