Verbena bonariensis
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🌿 Verbena bonariensis
A modern garden essential, Verbena bonariensis is prized for its tall, wiry stems topped with clusters of small purple flowers that float effortlessly above the border. It adds height without bulk, creating a dreamy, see-through veil of colour from midsummer right through to the first frosts.
Loved by butterflies, bees, and hoverflies, this architectural perennial brings movement, wildlife, and a light touch to any planting scheme — especially in prairie, coastal, or contemporary gardens.
Specifications:
Height: 120–180cm
Spread: 30–60cm
Flowering: July to October
Position: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained; prefers poor to moderately fertile soil
🌿 Note for Isle of Wight planting:
Verbena bonariensis thrives in the island’s warm, coastal climate. It loves sun, tolerates sea breezes, and often self-seeds gently in gravelly or sandy soils. Ideal for adding vertical interest to breezy island borders or mixed wildlife-friendly plantings. Leave seed heads over winter to feed birds and provide frost-kissed structure.
🌿 Ideal Companion Plants from The Green Standard Range:
1. Achillea ‘Terracotta’
Their contrasting shapes and earthy tones balance beautifully with Verbena’s height and lightness.
2. Gaura lindheimeri ‘The Bride’
The airy white flowers mirror Verbena’s form, creating movement and a long-season, low-maintenance combination.
3. Salvia ‘Caradonna’
Rich violet spires add depth and structure beneath Verbena’s soft haze of lilac.
4. Pennisetum orientale ‘Flamingo’
Grasses and Verbena are natural companions, weaving together texture, motion, and late-summer beauty.
5. Geranium ‘Rozanne’
Ground-hugging and long-flowering, it fills space below while contrasting beautifully with the tall stems above.
🌟 The Green Standard Tip:
Cut back dead stems in early spring once the risk of frost has passed. Leave some self-seeded seedlings to grow on — they’ll often flower in their first year and keep your garden evolving naturally.