Purple Top Verbena
Verbena Bonariensis
Overview
The Purple Top Verbena, or Verbena bonariensis, is an airy perennial reaching up to 6 feet tall and spreading 1 to 3 feet. Known for its vibrant purple clusters atop slender stems, this plant sways gracefully in the breeze. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it is drought-tolerant and attracts pollinators. It presents a stunning vertical element in borders or as a backdrop in garden designs. Hardy in zones 7-11.
Sun FullWater LowZones 7–9Type Perennial
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 7–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Verbenaceae
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