Verbena bonariensis (Hatfield AL10)

(Pictures are from previous summers - these are cut back to their base and not in flower in January. They will flower this summer.)

Lots of established verbena bonariensis plants available. Will be dug straight from the ground by arrangement on the day of collection - bare root or with as much soil as will stick, not potted up so you will have to plant within a few days. We will need to arrange a dry-ish day when I have time.

Good in containers and quick to grow, these plants will establish quickly and will flower for you this summer. Leave the flower heads next autumn and they will seed for you too if you're lucky.

Verbena bonariensis is a beautiful hardy perennial with purple flowers on tall wiry stems over a long flowering season. Comes back from the base stronger every year and will self seed around if it's happy. Flowers beloved of bees and butterflies. Watch goldfinches try to balance on the seed heads next winter.

It wants sharp drainage and full sun to be truly happy, but I have sticky clay and a fair amount of shade and it does fine.