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Verbena bonariensis variegated (v) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Verbena bonariensis variegated (v)

Verbena bonariensis variegated (v)

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Genus: Verbena
Family: Verbenaceae

About this plant

A stiff, upright, open clump-forming perennial to 1.5m tall. Both the rough, branching stems and wrinkled leaves bear irregular cream variegation. From midsummer to early autumn it bears compact clusters of lilac-purple flowers; these are a good nectar source for pollinating insects

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Add a deep, dry mulch at the onset of winter. Cut back to ground level in early spring

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock GardenBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years