Tall Verbena
Verbena bonariensis
SKU
06585
Showy clusters of tiny rose-violet flowers rise above handsome foliage over a long blooming season. Group or mass in mixed borders, meadows, cottage gardens. Thrives in heat and tolerates drought. Requires well-drained soil and good air circulation. will self-sow.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Fast grower to 2 to 4 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
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| Bloom Time | Rose-violet flowers summer to frost. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune old flower heads to encourage more blossoms.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-11
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