Verbena

Thu, 05/06/2010 - 9:02am — Cristine Mortensen

Photo Credit:

Vera Kark, PADG

Botanical Name:

Verbena bonariensis

Pronunciation:

ver-BEE-na bo-nar-ee-EN-sis

Common Name:

Verbena

Plant Type:

Perennial

Mature Size:

3-6 ft tall x 1-3 ft wide

Water Requirements:

Low: water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet

Sun/Shade Requirements:

Full sun

Flower Color :

Purple

Wildlife:

Attracts butterflies

This is a fast growing plant, which if happy in the garden, will spread by seed. It has a small clump of green leaves that produce tall flowering stems in the hot summer months. The overall look is light and airy. Tall stems should be cut down when flowers have faded. Best used as a background plant. Verbena bonariensis does best in hot, dry locations with good air circulation and well draining soil.

This plant is no longer in the Water Wise Garden. When we grew it, it needed some supplemental water to keep it thriving.