1. a plant with small colorful flowers, often grown in gardens

Examples

• The purple verbena bloomed beautifully in the summer garden.
• She planted verbena along the border of her flower bed.
• The verbena attracted butterflies and bees to the yard.
• Red and white verbena cascaded from the hanging baskets.
• The gardener recommended verbena for its long blooming season.
• Wild verbena grew along the roadside in clusters.