Verbena bonariensis
Plant Details
Dark green basal foliage with rich purple heads on long flowers spikes from mid Summer
Month Available: May
Evergreen / Deciduous: Deciduous
Flower Colour: Pink
Suitable For Wildlife: Bees and Butterflies
Soil Type: Well-drained
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Season of Interest: Summer
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers
Plant Type: Perennial
Hardy: Protect from extended periods of frost
Main Attribute: Flowers in spring
Height / Spread: 150cm x 50cm (5ft x 20in)
Growing Tips & Additional Information
Its easy to get a lovely drift of this beautiful plant, as it self seeds really well. Apply a mulch in autumn to protect it in the winter
Where to Plant: Borders
Pests and Diseases: None
Plant Care: In spring, cut back previous seasons stems
Care and Time: Low - spring
Warning: Toxic if eaten.
Benefits: A very versatile, classic with a long flowering period. Attractive to a variety of butterflies and drought tolerant.
History: Commonly known as Purple top, this is a hybrid from South America
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