Tall Verbena (Verbena bonariensis)
Tall Verbena
Copyright: Fred Miller
(aka Purpletop Verbena, Purpletop Vervain)
Butterflies are very fond of these lovely plants. They have beautiful clusters of small blue flowers that bloom on long airy square-shaped stems.
They can reach up to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide. To encourage branching, pinch new shoots throughout the spring and summer. They grow best in full sun, but can handle some shade.
Tall Verbenas will bloom throughout the summer until the first frost. These beautiful plants are perfect in the back of any perennial garden.
Tall Verbena is a Nectar Plant for:
Zebra Longwing, American Lady, Cabbage White, Great Spangled Fritillary, Painted Lady, Pipevine Swallowtail, Zebra Swallowtail, Common Buckeye, and more
Tall Verbena Specifications:
Color(s): Purple flowers
Sun Exposure: Sun
Soil: Tolerates drought, well-drained
Average Height: 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Average Spread: 18 in. to 3 ft.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 7 to 11
