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Purpletop Vervain

Scientific Name: Verbena bonariensis Linn.
Synonym: Verbena patagonica
Family: Verbenaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 8-24
USDA: 4-9

Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Origin: Brazil to Argentina

Growth Habits: Clumping evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial, 4 to 6 feet (1.2-1.8 m) or more, 12 to 24 inches spread (30-60 cm); upright stems with a square cross-section; opposite clasping leaves, 3 to 5 inches long (7.5-12.5 cm)

Watering Needs: Little water, needs good drainage

Propagation: Seeds, self-sow and can get invasive

Blooming Habits:
Pink flowers, 0.25 inch wide (6 mm) in rounded clusters, 2 to 3 inches across.

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