Tall Verbena (Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop')

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun
Water Preferences:	Mesic Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:	Zone 11
Plant Height:	2 feet
Plant Spread:	3 feet
Flowers:	Showy
Flower Color:	Lavender
Flower Time:	Spring Summer Fall
Uses:	Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant:	Bees Butterflies
Resistances:	Deer Resistant Drought tolerant
Containers:	Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Posted by Catmint20906 (PNW WA half hour south of Olympia - Zone 8a) on Aug 27, 2014 4:44 PM concerning plant:

Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop' produces lovely, globe-shaped violet blossoms from early summer to frost. It is a pollinator magnet, especially for Skipper Butterflies. Bees will also visit it. A native of South America, it is hardy in zones 7-11 but may not survive a particularly harsh zone 7 winter. However, it may remain in the garden through self-seeding. In some warmer climates it can spread aggressively.

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Posted by Joy (Kalama, Wa. - Zone 8b) on Jun 11, 2022 10:59 AM concerning plant:

This is a shorter variety (2' x 3') than the ever popular Verbena bonariensis, so loved by bees and butterflies. This one would be suitable for containers.

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dnrevel	On March 27, 2023	Seeds germinated Germinated in Dixie Cups in small tote and in larger totes.
dnrevel	On February 25, 2023	Seeds sown Winter sown in Dixie Cups, another format to try. NOTE: Needs darkness to germinate. Will place in greenhouse in March and compare to WS jugs for growth. Note: Grow as annual due to limited range. Seed from Fall 2022 seed swap.
dnrevel	On January 14, 2023	Seeds sown Winter Sowing. Note this is only perennial to 7a. Will save seed & make cuttings. Seed from DnD seed swap #9. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil. Needs darkness to germinate.
dnrevel	On June 20, 2021	Potted up Potted up seedlings from Winter Sowing jugs. Planted the rest in the front gardens.
dnrevel	On February 28, 2021	Seeds sown Winter sown. DnD seed swap seeds.
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Fall bouquet by dnrevel	Mar 8, 2022 11:12 AM	3
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Verbena Tall Verbena (Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop')