Verbena
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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
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
2
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
Ability
See-Through Structure
Verbena has an airy stem structure that helps it grow tall without blocking light for plants around it.
Ability
Pollinator Party Host
Verbena's bright purple flowers attract many bees and butterflies, helping it reproduce by spreading pollen.
Ability
Drought Survivor
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)
- 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
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Cluster Flower
Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Purpletop VerbenaTall Verbena
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Explore with care and ask an adult if you’re unsure what to do.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Verbena?
90-180 cm
How wide does Verbena spread?
30-90 cm
How big are the flowers on Verbena?
0.5-1 cm
When does Verbena bloom?
Summer to Fall (July - October in Northern Hemisphere)
Is Verbena edible?
No
Is Verbena toxic?
Mild
What is Verbena's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Verbena pollinated?
Insect
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