Verbena bonariensis
Botanical Name
Verbena bonariensis
Hardiness
Zones 7 to 11, grown as annual elsewhere
Height
24 to 48 inches
Width
18 to 36 inches
Flowers
Summer to frost: lavender, rose-violet
Light
Full sun
Soil
Well-drained
Planting and Care
Sow seeds directly in garden after last danger of frost has passed
Problems
None serious, powdery mildew
Did you know?
Tall Verbena makes an excellent "fill in" plant in the garden. It is also a favorite of butterflies.