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
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.