Verbena bonariensis
Verbena bonariensis, or Argentine vervain, is a perennial ornamental plant that thrives in full sun with low water needs. It grows 0.6–1.2 meters tall and blooms with purple and violet flowers from June to September. It prefers loamy, sandy, or chalky soil and is suitable for USDA zones 6–10.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Low water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Chalky
Height
0.6–1.2 m
Spread
0.3–0.6 m
Zones
6–10
Flower colors
This tall, airy plant is ideal for the back of borders. It prefers full sun and low water once established. It blooms for an extended period from June through September with lovely purple flowers that attract pollinators. It tolerates a range of soils, including loamy, sandy, and chalky types, and is suitable for USDA zones 6–10.
