Verbena bonariensis
Brazilian Verbena
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:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.