Verbena bonariensis - P13

Description
The Argentinian vervain (Verbena bonariensis) is an upright, winter-green perennial that forms magenta-coloured flowers arranged in umbels from July to October. Its lanceolate leaves are grey-green. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and grows to a width of approx. 40 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Glandularia, Verbena patagonica.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * wintergreen

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Argentinian vervains are grey-green, lanceolate.

Growth
Upright.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Sowing under glass: In the period from March to April.

Care
- This plant should not be cut back in autumn, as it looks pretty in winter, or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Pruning only in spring before new shoots appear. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Verbena bonariensis forms magenta-coloured flowers arranged in umbels from July.

Use
Group planting, bee pasture, herbaceous border