Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop'
(Tall Verbena)
410 seeds $4.00
HomeVerbena 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.
Verbena 'Lollipop' begins blooming in midsummer, and it continues into early fall. It attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Shown here with Pumila zinnias.
Verbena bonariensis is a first-year-flowering perennial. It is hardy in zones 7-10, but it often overwinters in my zone 5 garden. Grow it as a self-sowing annual in colder regions. Drought tolerant and deer resistant.
height 4-5' spacing 15"
Sowing Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop' 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.
