Verbena officinalis var. grandiflora

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VervainPerennial, EvergreenFamily: Verbenaceae

Flower colour:

Pink

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front, middle

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Verbena officinalis var. grandiflora is a beautiful European native, bearing small purple-pink flowers held on spikes of tall, elegant stems.

It thrives on sunny, often lime-rich soils and is a popular plant for pollinating insects like bees, moths and butterflies. Try growing it as part of a mixed herbaceous border, or as a part of a sunny gravel garden.

For best results, grow Verbena officinalis var. grandiflora in full sun, in moist, well-drained soil. Leave the old stems and seedheads on for winter interest, then cut right back in early spring as the new shoots are emerging.

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Verbena ‘Officinalis’ and wildlife

Verbena ‘Officinalis’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Verbena ‘Officinalis’ poisonous?

Verbena ‘Officinalis’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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