Rose-violet to lavender blooms at the tips of tall, strong stems create a light, airy wave of color through the flower bed. Very attractive to butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Reseeds itself readily - a welcome volunteer! Also called tall or purple top verbena, purpletop vervain and South American Verbena.

Family: Verbenaceae

Native: South America

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 7–11

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Plant Dimensions: 3'–4' tall and 1'–3' wide

Variety Info: 2"–3" clusters of small (¼") purple flowers.

Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 65° –75°F.

When to Start Inside: 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 14–28 days

Seed Depth: Barely cover

Seed Spacing: A group of 6 seeds every 18"–24"

Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18"–24"