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Verbena bonariensis (Purpletop Vervain, Purpletop Verbena)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 32128



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Lamiales
Family: Verbenaceae
Genus: Verbena
Species: Verbena bonariensis
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • July
Flowering End edit
  • September
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Dark
Leaf Shape edit
  • Lanceolate
  • Opposite
  • Subulate
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Mediterranean Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
Soil pH edit
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Lilac
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Division
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
Additional Short Notes add
  • Cut back old blooms to promote more flowers.Scent becomes stronger after dark. edit | delete
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Sjoerd (182) wrote on Aug 22 2008
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This is an easy plant to grow and requires little care. It tolerates more heat and cold than commonly thought and the key to survival summer and winter is loose, well-draining soil.

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