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A tall herbaceous perennial with erect, branching stems to 2m in height, bearing sparse, oblong leaves. Numerous branched clusters of small, lilac-purple flowers appear from summer to autumn; these are a good nectar source for pollinating insects.
Verbena. In rich shades of purple, mauve, ruby, pink and white, verbenas and glandularias (until recently included in Verbena) are popular as summer bedding in borders and containers. Hardier types include the ever-popular, tall and airy Verbena bonariensis, for sunny borders.
From tall, airy Verbena bonariensis to trailing types for hanging baskets, they are easy-to-grow, free-flowering sun-lovers. Verbena and closely related Glandularia are widely known as verbenas, so here we cover both, as they are grown in the same way.
Discover why Verbena bonariensis is a garden favorite, pairing beautifully with other perennials for height, texture, and pollinator-friendly blooms.
Notably smaller in stature due to its shorter stems compared to other cultivars, this Verbena showcases tightly packed flower clusters exhibiting an intensified purple-blue hue, wafting and weaving in the breeze from mid-summer until the onset of autumn frost, attracting bees and butterflies.
Often referred to as purpletop vervain or tall verbena, Verbena bonariensis is a striking architectural perennial. It enjoys a well-deserved prominence in contemporary and traditional border garden design. This elegant plant typically reaches heights of 1-1.5m (3-5ft), with slender, angular stems.
24 Ιουλ 2020 · Verbena bonariensis is still the best and most useful species for gardens in our climate, and is far too good to give up on simply because we have come to know it so well. It is so easy to grow and cheap to reproduce from seed, and pollinators love it too.
