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Verbena bonariensis

★ RHS AGMPollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Verbena
Family: Verbenaceae
Common Names: Argentinian vervain, South American vervain, tall verbena

About this plant

V. bonariensis is a tall perennial with erect, branching stems to 2m in height, bearing sparse, oblong leaves and numerous branched clusters of small, purple flowers from summer to autumn

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained or well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. In cold areas, protect with a dry winter mulch

Pruning

Cut down in spring as new growth emerges from the base; deadhead in autumn if seed is not required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in pots at 18-21°C in autumn to early spring or let it self-seed

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersHedging ScreensCottage InformalGround CoverRock Garden

Planting Places

Wall TrainedOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years