HomeVerbena bonariensis blooms the first year from seed. The tall, wiry stems are topped with clusters of rosy-purple flowers that attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. It's a host plant for the Common Buckeye butterfly.
Verbena bonariensis is very vigorous and may be considered invasive in warm zones. Also known as Purple Top Vervain.
height 4-5' spacing 15"
Verbena bonariensis Seeds
Verbena bonariensis is a hardy perennial in zones 7-10, grown as a self-sowing annual in colder regions. It is drought tolerant and deer resistant.
Sowing Verbena bonariensis Seeds
Start verbena seeds indoors in late winter. Sow on the surface, then refrigerate for 5 weeks. Full sun to part shade. Slow to germinate.
Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop' is a new selection with rosy-purple flowers that are a little lighter than the species. It is advertised as being more compact, but it's still very tall - unless you pinch it back to encourage branching.
Nearly every garden design book I've read mentions Verbena bonariensis. It's a terrific companion plant for roses, lilies, zinnias and ornamental grasses.
height 4-5' spacing 15"
Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop'
(Tall Verbena)
410 seeds $4.00
Verbena bonariensis
(Tall Verbena)
1,000 seeds $3.25
