Verbena bonariensis - Brazilian Vervain

Verbena bonariensis - Brazilian Vervain

Pot Size: Gallon

Tender Evergreen Perennial

Verbena bonariensis is also called Tall or Purpletop Verbena, Purpletop Vervain, and South American Verbena. Rose-violet to lavender blooms sit atop the tall, strong stems, and create a layered effect for garden blooming. Butterflies love this plant! It reseeds readily, is drought tolerant, and deer resistant.

Size: 2-4' high; 2-3' wide

Light: Full Sun

Soil: Moderate

Water: Drought tolerant once established

Bloom Color and Season: Puple, May through the fall

Other Notes and Uses: Pollinator friendly, deer resistant, excellent addition to a waterwise, pollinator-friendly garden.

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