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Posted 04/16/2023 in Perennial

Verbena bonariensis

Tall and airy, these bright lavender clusters are held high on wiry stems that wave in the breeze from mid summer to frost. Self seeds readily, treat as an annual in the North. Garden writers rave about it. "Verbena on a stick".

Post Details

Latin Name
Verbena bonariensis
Common Name
Tall verbana
Planting Zone
Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10 Zone 11
Special Interest
Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
2-4 ft
Spread
1.5-3 ft
Suggested Uses
Cottage Garden Perennial Border Woodland Gardens Shady Borders Shrub Borders
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

Tall and airy, these bright lavender clusters are held high on wiry stems that wave in the breeze from mid summer to frost. Self seeds readily, treat as an annual in the North. Garden writers rave about it. "Verbena on a stick".

Special Care Instructions

INVASIVE! Tolerates poor soil. Plant after last frost date. Self-seeds easily.

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