Verbena bonariensis
Best low maintenance beauty for attracting garden pollinators.
Verbena bonariensis, commonly known as Tall Verbena, offers a wild, airy aesthetic with its widely branched stems reaching 3-4 feet in height. Topped with clusters of small purple flowers, it creates an excellent backdrop in borders and is a magnet for butterflies throughout the summer. Pinching the early spring shoots encourages branching for a fuller plant. This perennial thrives in full sun and is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 7-10. It prefers well-drained soil and requires medium watering. Its open structure and late summer blooms provide continuous seasonal interest.
$24.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
3114
/ 4677
#3114 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-10%
Below average
Sunlight Requirements
Full Sun
/ Full Sun
Who it's for
- Gardeners eager to support local ecosystems and enjoy wildlife visitors
- Homeowners desiring consistent garden beauty throughout the warmer months
- Busy individuals seeking high-impact garden design with minimal upkeep
Who should skip it
- Gardeners who prefer highly controlled planting areas and minimal weeding
- Northern gardeners expecting reliable perennial return year after year
- Designers prioritizing solid blocks of color or dense ground cover
Key Specs
Sunlight Requirements
Full Sun
USDA Hardiness Zones
7-10
Mature Height
3-4 feet
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
Purple
Water Needs
Medium
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Shipping Restrictions
AK, AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA and HI
Features
- Attracts butterflies and pollinators
- Open, airy appearance for borders
- Blooms throughout the summer
- Encourages branching with pinching
- Locally Grown
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Verbena bonariensis for its exceptional quality and reliable performance in the garden. Many highlight the plants arriving healthy and well packaged, establishing quickly with minimal effort. Gardeners appreciate its vigorous growth and abundant, long lasting blooms that attract a variety of pollinators, enhancing biodiversity. Its low maintenance nature and resilience make it a favored choice, providing continuous beauty and a naturalistic aesthetic throughout the growing season, offering excellent value for its consistent display.
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