Flower colour
Flower style:
Clusters/spraysFoliage colour
Foliage style:
Fern-likeSun
Partial shade
Shade
Well drained
Moist well drained
Moist
Aquatic
Bog/marginal
Hardiness
Zone
0
Plant size:
2m
30cm
Verbena bonariensis
Purpletop vervain
Buy from:
Crocus
Crocus
Scientific family:
VerbenaceaeType:
Herbaceous perennialOrigin:
South AmericaLifecycle:
DeciduousGarden style:
Cottage/informal or prairie/meadowPosition:
BorderSoil:
Clay, loam, sand, chalk or siltWildlife:
Attracts bees and attracts butterfliespH:
Acid, alkaline or neutralAspect:
SouthExposure:
ExposedShape:
ErectMaintenance:
Typical maintenanceTime to maturity:
2-5 yearsAwards:
AGM
Description:
Verbena bonariensis is a tall perennial with rough, dark green leaves topped by a dense tuft of small, lavender-blue, fragrant flowers. Fantastic planted in a group. It will self seed if the flower heads are left.
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