USDA: 7a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H3 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height
0.6 - 1.8 m (2 - 6 ft)
Spread
30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light
full sun
Soil Moisture
low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
Verbena bonariensis (Brazilian verbena) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and faded purple blossoms during early summer to mid fall. The matte foliage is medium green and greyish green in colour and fine in texture.
Typical Uses
Accent, annual, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting and tropical.
Special Characteristics
Butterflies are attracted to Verbena bonariensis . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought.
Cautions
The growth rate of Verbena bonariensis (Brazilian verbena) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Verbena bonariensis (Brazilian verbena) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
