Multiple long, thin stems topped with clusters of 2" heads packed with tiny flowers. Blooms July to frost. Attracts bees and butterflies. Also known as purple top verbena, tall verbena, South American vervain, and purple-top verbena. Perennial in Zones 7-10 but can be grown as an annual here. Heat tolerant.
HARVEST
Fresh: Harvest when the outer 2-4 layers of flowers are open.
GROWING
Full Sun
Grows 36-48 inches tall.
Space 18-24 inches apart
Multiple long, thin stems topped with clusters of 2" heads packed with tiny flowers. Blooms July to frost. Attracts bees and butterflies. Also known as purple top verbena, tall verbena, South American vervain, and purple-top verbena. Perennial in Zones 7-10 but can be grown as an annual here. Heat tolerant.
HARVEST
Fresh: Harvest when the outer 2-4 layers of flowers are open.
GROWING
Full Sun
Grows 36-48 inches tall.
Space 18-24 inches apart