Verbena

Verbena bonariensis

Verbena is a lovely flower that grows in clusters and comes in many colors! Its sweet scent brings in butterflies.

Habitat: Gardens and open fields

Appearance

The Verbena is a tall, airy plant with slender, branching stems topped by clusters of small, vibrant purple flowers. Its sparse foliage creates a 'see-through' effect, allowing other plants to be visible behind it.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyVerbenaceaeGenusVerbena

Verbena

Interesting facts

It can grow taller than you, sometimes reaching over 6 feet!

Its tall, wispy stems make it look like it's floating!

Some people call it "Brazilian Verbena" because it's from South America!

Verbena's purple blooms attract lots of thirsty butterflies.

Special abilities

Verbena has an airy stem structure that helps it grow tall without blocking light for plants around it.

Verbena's bright purple flowers attract many bees and butterflies, helping it reproduce by spreading pollen.

Verbena can handle long periods without much water, which helps it live in dry, sunny places.

Measurements & details

Height: 90-180 cm
Spread: 30-90 cm
Flower Size: 0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season: Summer to Fall (July - October in Northern Hemisphere)
Is Edible: No
Toxicity: Mild
Lifecycle: Perennial
Pollination Method: Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honeybee

Apis mellifera

Collects nectar and pollen

pollinates

Monarch Butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Visits flowers for nectar

eaten by

Verbena Leafminer

Liriomyza verbenae

Larvae tunnel through leaves

Traits

Ornamental

These lovely plants are grown simply because they are so beautiful to look at, adding splashes of color and interesting shapes to any garden or landscape.

Cluster Flower

Discover how these flowers grow together in beautiful groups, creating a big splash of color that catches your eye. It's like a tiny bouquet, all natural!

Summer Blooming

Enjoy the sunny days with these vibrant plants that show off their stunning flowers all through the warmest months, adding color to the long summer days.

Fragrant Flower

Discover flowers that release delightful scents into the air, enchanting our senses and attracting helpful insects. Take a moment to enjoy their sweet perfume!

Grassland

These wide-open spaces are covered in grasses, often home to grazing animals and incredible predators! Experience the vastness of the plains.

Pollinator Magnet

Discover plants that are irresistible to our pollinator friends! These beauties are super attractive to bees, butterflies, and other helpful creatures, creating a buzzing hub of activity.

Pollinator

Meet the busy helpers of the plant world! These creatures carry pollen from one flower to another, helping plants make seeds and grow fruits and vegetables.