Create a light, airy and wildlife-friendly display with Stiff Verbena, a tall annual flower known for its elegant long stems and clusters of small purple flowers. Reaching around 160–180 cm in height, this striking Verbena adds beautiful structure to borders and stands gracefully above lower-growing plants.
Verbena bonariensis is especially loved by butterflies and is perfect for natural gardens, cottage-style planting and pollinator-friendly spaces. Its tall, open growth makes it easy to combine with ornamental grasses, perennials and other summer flowers without making the border feel overcrowded.
Flowering from June to October, Stiff Verbena brings a long season of delicate colour and movement to the garden.
Plant Details
Botanical name: Verbena bonariensis
Common name: Stiff Verbena
Type: Annual
Height: approx. 160–180 cm
Contents: approx. 0.4 gram
Growing Information
Sow indoors in a seed tray from February to mid-April at around 20°C, or sow directly outdoors from April to May. Transplant young plants outdoors once they are strong enough and the risk of frost has passed.
Flowers from June to October.
Why You’ll Love It
Tall purple flowers on elegant long stems
Very attractive to butterflies
Perfect for natural gardens and wildlife planting
Long flowering period from summer to autumn
Beautiful with ornamental grasses
Adds height and airy structure to borders





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