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3L pot shown; pictured in May
3L pot shown; pictured in May
Verbena bonariensis
Verbena bonariensis
Verbena bonariensis
Verbena bonariensis

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Purple Top

Verbena bonariensis

Verbena bonariensis

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Verbena bonariensis is a tall perennial, an AGM plant and plant for pollinators. It has small violet-purple flowers borne aloft on slender stems and flowers through from summer into autumn.
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Plant height is measured from the base of the pot to the top of the plant. Heights are approximate and may vary with season.

The most common sized pots we sell from our nursery are 9cm, 17cm (2L), 19cm (3L) and 22.5cm (5L).

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Key features

Verbena bonariensis (Purple Top)

Verbena bonariensis, sometimes called purple top, is a tall and eye-catching perennial, very popular with gardeners for its purple flowers, its erect habit, and its later season blooming period. It is perfect for maintaining pollinator presence in a wildlife-friendly garden.

Around 1.2 to 1.5m tall, it forms loose clumps with minimal foliage along the stems, allowing other plants to shine beneath. This is an attractive ornamental, as well as drawing in lots of bees, butterflies and other insects.

Tolerant of dry conditions once established, this plant does best in a full sun location, with a free-draining soil. Leave the seed head in place over winter for wildlife and further visual appeal, then cut back in spring for fresh, vigorous growth.

  • Attracts pollinators
    Attracts pollinators
  • Prefers sunny positions
    Sun lover
  • Suitable for mixed borders
    Suited to mixed borders
  • Drought tolerant plant
    Works in drought prone areas
  • Cottage garden plant
    Cottage garden plant

Plant background

Botanical Name: Verbena bonariensis Common Name: Purple Top Genus: Verbena
Plant Type: Perennials Native Area: S. America Colour(s): Purple

Characteristics

Eventual Height: ~1.5-2m Eventual Spread: ~0-0.5m Hardiness: H4 (Fully Hardy)
Life Cycle: Deciduous Preferred Sunlight: Full Sun Preferred Soil: Most soil types

Seasonal information

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