Lollipop Tall Verbena is a mounding basal-form herbaceous perennial with serrated deep green lance-like leaves. The wiry branched steams are lightly leafed and have small clusters of rose-violet flowers that bloom on the branch tips from midsummer to fall, attracting butterflies. Grows best with full sun and well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
Type: |
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Origins: |
S. America |
Height: |
2' - 2' |
Spread: |
1.5’ - 3' |
Spacing: |
2' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 11 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Watch for powdery mildew.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Beardtongue, Lantana, Aster
IMAGE: frank wouters, Verbena bonariensis, CC BY 2.0