Verbena ‘Bonariensis’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Verbena ‘Bonariensis’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Verbena ‘Bonariensis’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with lilac-purple and flowering june to october. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Mature size: 120–200 cm × 30–45 cm
- Flowering: June to October (Midsummer to Late Autumn)
- Position: Full Sun
- Attracts: Butterflies, Bees & Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
3 or 6 Verbena Bonariensis Plants – Hardy Perennial, Outdoor Garden Ready, 1 Litre Root-Ball
Verbena bonariensis is one of the most popular and elegant hardy perennials available, renowned for its tall, wiry stems topped with clusters of tiny lilac-purple flowers. A true magnet for butterflies, bees and other pollinators, this striking plant adds height and movement to borders without blocking the view of plants behind it. Its airy, see-through habit makes it a perfect partner in mixed borders, prairie-style plantings and cottage garden schemes.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Verbena bonariensis |
| Mature size | 120–200 cm × 30–45 cm |
| Growth habit | Tall, Upright, Open and Airy with Branching Wiry Stems |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Soil | Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile |
| Flowering | June to October (Midsummer to Late Autumn) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H4) |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Bees & Pollinators |
| Best for | Mixed Borders, Cottage Gardens, Prairie-Style Planting, Wildlife Gardens, Gravel Gardens |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Verbena ‘Bonariensis’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from june to october (midsummer to late autumn). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Verbena ‘Bonariensis’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.