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