Verbena bonariensis 'Meteor Shower' plant © gardenmedia / coolplants  

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.
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Garden use

Use

Bedding Along path Border Slope Roof garden Wild garden Small garden Pot Roof garden intensive Planters Small groups Large groups

Site and growing conditions

Scree Gravel garden Dry bed

For wildlife and biodiversity

For bees For butterflies

Ornamental value and special features

Very long ornamental value

Growth

Fast

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