Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop'

Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop'

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Argentinian vervainPerennialFamily: Verbenaceae

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

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

Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop' is a dwarf cultivar of this hugely popular perennial. It bears narrow, sparsely-leafed stems on top of which flattened heads of bright lavender-purple flowers appear in late summer. It’s perfect for growing in containers and also works well in prairie-style planting schemes with ornamental grasses. It’s a superb butterfly plant, rivalling even buddleja.

Grow Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Given the right conditions, plants will self-seed freely, but in colder regions they may need protection from frost. Leave dead stalks to provide winter interest and mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it the Award of Garden Merit.

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Verbena ‘Lollipop’ and wildlife

Verbena ‘Lollipop’ is known for attracting bees, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Verbena ‘Lollipop’ poisonous?

Verbena ‘Lollipop’ 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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