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Verbena bonariensis

Brazilian Verbena

Plant photo of: Verbena bonariensis
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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        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. This plant is potentially invasive as it self-seeds through wind, water and animals. If your property is adjacent to a channel, please consider NOT planting Verbena bonariensis as it can end up clogging the channel or suffocating trees.

 

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

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

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:

Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.