Verbena bonariensis 'Meteor Shower'
- Perennial
- 40-50 cm high
- Purple flowers
- Hardy to approx. -15°C
- Attractive to bees
Compact form with better branching. Sterile, so a much longer flowering period.
Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Characteristics
| Height | 40 - 50 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | June - November |
| Flower colour | violet |
| Growth habit | ascending |
| Growth rate | fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -15°C |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | very dry, dry, average |
| Soil fertility | none to little, normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Verbena bonariensis 'Meteor Shower' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Verbena |
| Family | Verbenaceae |
| Origin | hybrid |