Bonariensis

A species Verbena, this tender perennial offers months of garden color both from the big blooms and from the finely-cut dark green foliage. It tolerates poor soils beautifully, asking only for good drainage and plenty of sunshine.

Introduced to England from South America in 1726, this plant has strong stems supporting clusters of lilac flowers in rounded heads. Grow in masses for hazy lavender. The dark green leaves are unmarked by pest or disease, and it blooms heavily and continuously...

The dark green leaves are unmarked by pest or disease, and it blooms heavily and continuously until late fall freezes. Self sows.Coming Soon Introduced to England from South America in 1726, this plant has strong stems supporting clusters of lilac flowers...

A new dwarf variety of the famed Verbena bonariensis!Coming soon!

Clusters of rich purple flowers are produced on sturdy stems atop the medium green foliage from spring through summer and into fall. The dainty nectar rich flowers are visited by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Perhaps I'll try to share the love and pass some seedlings along to friends, with fair warning, of course. Such a beautiful, clear-blue color! Ah, yes, summer has begun. If ever there were a stalwart plant for my baking-hot driveway garden bed, this is...

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The plants bloom early, but if they're cut back after blooming, most varieties will produce a second flush of flowers. If pastel colors strike your fancy, go with C. If you lack time or energy for gardening, grow cottage plants.