Verbena bonariensis

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Verbena bonariensis

Brazilian Lilac Verbena

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Linda Engstrom

Description

This 4-5' plant is a drought-hardy performer, with blooms atop the sturdy, squarish stem all summer and fall. The flower is a striking purple tuft that makes a good fresh or dried flower. The sparse foliage makes this a great accent flower that hovers high and blends well. Deadheading will prolong its blooming. -Holland WIldflower Farm

Plant Type

Perennial, Annual

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Width Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Purple

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Constant

Leaf Color

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.