Rose-violet to lavender blooms at the tips of tall, strong stems create a light, airy wave of color through the flower bed. Very attractive to butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Reseeds itself readily - a welcome volunteer! Also called tall or purple top verbena, purpletop vervain and South American Verbena.
Botanical Name: Verbena bonariensis
Family: Verbenaceae
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 7–11
Plant Dimensions: 3'–4' tall and 1'–3' wide
Variety Information: 2"–3" clusters of small (¼") purple flowers.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant