£9.00

A stunning perennial with rigid, tall stems of lilac-purple flowers from June to September. An almost transparent plant that looks amazing planted en masse. Highly attractive to butterflies.

Type

• Perennials

Award of Garden Merit

Foliage: Deciduous

Hardiness: Hardy

Vigour: Fast growing

Uses

• Beds and borders
• Flower arranging
• Cottage style garden
• Contemporary style garden
• Mediterranean style garden

Special features

• Attractive to wildlife
• Low maintenance
• Drought tolerant
• Architectural

Care instructions

Grow in moist but well-drained soil. In cold conditions Verbena bonariensis can suffer dieback if cut back in autumn, so it's best to leave the plant until spring and cut back the old growth when you see the new shoots emerging at the base. Mulch around the base of the plant with a deep, dry mulch in winter to help protect the plant.

Dimensions

Size: Large

Pot size: 2 litre

Eventual height: 200cm

Eventual spread: 45cm

Positions

• Sun

Aspects

• South
• East
• West

Soil types

• Sandy
• Normal

Soil pH ranges

• Acid
• Neutral
• Alkaline