Verbena plant named `Sunmarisa`

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a verbena plant which has a broad spreading growth habit and long stems. The plant forms flowers in clusters with a great profusion of blooms. The blooming period is late April to November and flowering duration is long. The entire plant remains in bloom for an extended period of time. The flower size is large and the petal color of the flowers is light purplish pink. The plant is highly tolerant to heat, and exhibits a high resistance to pests and diseases, particularly powdery mildew, and a high resistance to rain.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Verbena plant having the FOLLOWING combination of characteristics: (a) exhibits a broad spreading growth habit with long stems,   (b) forms in abundance clusters of attractive light purplish pink blossoms that remain on the plant for an extended period of time, and   (c) exhibits good tolerance to rain, heat, drought, and diseases;