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VERBENA bonariensis
Violet-purple. Tall growing
Seeds
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Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant. Superb for butterflies. Goldfinches are attracted to seedheads.Short-lived but self-seeds to give strong plants. -
Pests & Diseases
Generally pest-free. Powdey mildew -
Place of origin
South America (Brazil to Argentina) -
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetViolet purple -
Fully hardyBorderline
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Height
To 2m (6½ft) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Stiff, upright, open, clump-forming perennial with rough, branching stems bearing a few oblong-lance-shaped, wrinkled leaves to 13cm (5in) long with toothed margins. Produces flowers 6mm (¼in) across in flat heads to 5cm (2in) across from midsummer to autumn.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Borderline -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Sizeto 2m (6½ft)
45cm (18in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a sunny borderCoastal / windsweptCottage gardenTown garden
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Protect with winter mulch in frosty areas
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