Botanical Name: Verbena bonariensis
Common Name: Verbena bonariensis
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape Large, rangy, airy plant with small clusters of purple flowers concentrated at the ends of tall stems; very open, transparent structure
Height to 6'
Spread to 6'
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun preferred
Soil tolerates most any soil with good drainage
Hardiness Hardy (zones 8 through 24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves linear, coarsely toothed, to 4" long, oppositely arranged, distinctly rough textured on both upper and lower surfaces
Flowers tight panicles of tiny purple flowers at the end of long, airy stems
Fruit tiny nutlets
 
Propagation:
semi-hardwood cuttings in spring or summer
 
Usage:
large perennial used either as a background or filler plant in perennial gardens, on slopes or in rustic landscapes; very drought tolerant and useful with Mediterranean style landscapes
 
Landscape Care:
Watering very drought tolerant once established; can survive on limited summer watering
Fertilizing balanced, slow release fertilizer at planting time
Pruning head long stems back to ground to control size and spread
Pests/Diseases root rot when over-watered
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Southeast North America and West Indies
Family: Verbenaceae

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