Verbena bonariensis 'Cloud 8'
Verbena bonariensis 'Cloud 8' is a semi-dwarf selection of this summer stalwart with vivid purple flowers.
Description:
Verbena bonariensis 'Cloud 8' is a semi-dwarf selection of this summer stalwart with stiff upright clumps of branching stems to 2-3 feet high topped with vivid lilac purple flowers from midsummer until a hard frost. Very heat tolerant, suitable for xeriscaping. and hardy to about -9 C, let it self-seed to ensure next year’s display. This is a great "see through" plant. Be daring and try it near the front of the bed. You’ll be able to see past the airy stems to the other plants beyond while giving the illusion of depth.
Common Name: Brazilian Verbena
Family: Verbenaceae (The Verbena Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour: Orange
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Dry to mesic sites.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - Central and South America
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