Overview
Verbena bonariensis 'Purple Haze' is a bushy, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Verbena, part of the Verbenaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Verbena bonariensis 'Purple Haze' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, containers and hanging baskets.
About
Verbena bonariensis 'Purple Haze' is a bushy, columnar upright cultivar of the Verbena genus, which includes annuals, perennials, and sub-shrubs with toothed or pinnately lobed foliage. This deciduous plant produces small, salver-shaped flowers arranged in spikes or panicles, typically blooming in summer. It thrives in full sun and well-drained, neutral loam soil, suitable for south, west, or east-facing aspects in both exposed and sheltered locations. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal for borders, containers, and hanging baskets and can be propagated by seed, division, or softwood cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Verbena
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Verbena bonariensis 'Purple Haze' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Containers, Hanging baskets
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Verbena bonariensis 'Purple Haze'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Verbena bonariensis 'Purple Haze'?
Verbena bonariensis 'Purple Haze' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Verbena bonariensis 'Purple Haze' need?
Verbena bonariensis 'Purple Haze' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Verbena bonariensis 'Purple Haze' hardy in the UK?
Verbena bonariensis 'Purple Haze' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Verbena bonariensis 'Purple Haze'?
Seed, Division, Softwood cuttings.
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