Verbena bonariensis

purpletop vervain, clustertop vervain

Verbena bonariensis plant © gardenmedia / coolplants  

Verbena bonariensis

purpletop vervain, clustertop vervain

Verbena bonariensis in the garden

  • wildlife: for bees
  • use: cutflower dried flower

botanical information about Verbena bonariensis

  • Botanical name: Verbena bonariensis
  • Genus: Verbena
  • Family: Verbenaceae
  • Other names: ijzerhard - purpletop vervain - clustertop vervain
  • origin: America, South

Features Verbena bonariensis

height: 120-150 cm
flowering: June - November
color: violet
habit: ascending
level: easy
light: full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade
moisture: dry, average
soil texture: pervious, light
organic matter: high
pH: limy
winter zone: 7 [-15°C]
density: 8 - 12