Verbena bonariensis
Tall Verbena

• Also called purple-topped vervain, this tender perennial may not survive the winter but is likely to spread in the garden through self-seeding.

• It is native to South America.

• It produces round purple flowers on naked stems 2-4 feet tall throughout the summer.

• These flowers are popular with generalist pollinators.

• Prefers full to part sun and a variety of soil conditions.

• It can be considered weedy and potentially even invasive.

• Drought tolerant and deer resistant.