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 Notes: |
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