This tall, very striking, heirloom is a favorite in many cottage gardens. Stiff stems with open, airy sprays of tiny violet-blue clusters, and only a few leaves, making this an excellent companion for many annuals. Very long blooming, 3-4' tall. Withstands drought.
Zone
This refers to the USDA hardiness zone assigned to each part of the country, based on the minimum winter temperature that a region typically experiences. Hardiness zone ranges are provided for all perennial plants and you should always choose plants that fall within your range.
7-10
Sun
The amount of sunlight this product needs daily in order to perform well in the garden. Full sun means 6 hours of direct sun per day; partial sun means 2-4 hours of direct sun per day; shade means little or no direct sun.
Full Sun
Height
The typical height of this product at maturity.
36-72 inches
Spread
The width of the plant at maturity.
12-18 inches
Bloom Season
The time of the year when this product normally blooms.
Fall, Summer
Ornamental Use
Ways in which the product may be used in the garden for ornamental effect.
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Rated 1 out of
5 by
Patricia58 from
No seeds!Just opened package. There were only 7 seeds in it. Was Suppsed to be 200. So disappointing.
Date published: 2018-01-13
Rated 5 out of
5 by
janice88 from
Super PlantI purchased these late in the season, so it was already hot and dry. When they arrived I thought "Wow, I wasted my money" they were very small and spindly. Did they ever surprise me. They had filled in all the bare places and are blooming their hearts out. I love them and will purchase more next year.
Date published: 2017-07-15
Rated 1 out of
5 by
Garbage from
No germinationGot like 20 seeds. Work in a facility with an actual greenhouse. BS in horticulture, and still no luck growing. Send me more and better seed I'll give you a better review. Thanks.
Date published: 2017-07-15
Rated 1 out of
5 by
SPIJ from
Vervena BonariensisI had zero/none/nada germination of this packet of seeds.
Date published: 2016-09-15
Rated 5 out of
5 by
msme from
Tall & AiryThis is a go-to for the back of the border, or where you'd like height to delineate an area without closing it in. Heat tolerant and reseeds.
Date published: 2014-09-05
Rated 4 out of
5 by
bumblebee from
Very happyTurned out fantastic. A bee magnet. Blooms for a very long period. Will plant more next year.
Date published: 2012-09-06
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Magpie58 from
Love these!I have grown these in the past and am excited to get more. They reseed here with enough snow cover. What a treat to see the blossoms appear above spent mid summer perennials. They have no problems and are a sweet addition to a vase of flowers.
Date published: 2011-06-06
Rated 4 out of
5 by
GardeningGirl from
Great as a fillerPurple flowers on top of stems light and airy. Need to have shorter plants in front of verbena to hide bare stems - preferably with yellow or red flowers - these colors "pop" when placed in the same flowerbed with the verbena. Blooms last for months. Not bothered by insects or small critters.
