Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop' - Qt. Pots - Flat of 10
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Verbena bonariensis ‘Lollipop’ is the compact cousin of the statuesque South American native often called “tall verbena.” Standing at a polite 24 to 30 inches tall, ‘Lollipop’ maintains all the grace of its lanky relative but in a tidy, well-rounded form perfect for the front of borders, containers, or tight garden corners. Its branching, wiry stems are topped with violet-purple flower clusters that seem to hover in midair, attracting a flurry of butterflies and hummingbirds from summer to frost. The effect is ethereal, like a cloud of color dancing above the foliage.
This cultivar doesn’t just charm—it performs. Drought tolerant once established, ‘Lollipop’ thrives in lean soils and full sun, refusing to flop even in wind or heat. Its self-cleaning blooms require little maintenance, and it’s deer resistant to boot. Though perennial in warmer climates (zones 7-10), gardeners in cooler regions often treat it as a long-blooming annual or let it reseed lightly for a naturalistic look. In mass plantings, it lends a meadow-like elegance; in containers, it provides structure and airiness.
Whether you garden for pollinators, style, or sheer delight, Verbena ‘Lollipop’ is a sweet treat that delivers all season long. Add this airy marvel to your landscape today and turn every breeze into a ballet of butterflies.
Name(s): Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop', Brazilian vervain.
Flower Color: Purple/pink.
Bloom Time: Early summer to fall.
Foliage: Herbaceous, semi-evergreen in warmer climates.
Height/Spread: 24 inches x 24 inches.
Climate Zones: 7, 8, 9, 10.
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Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Soil Condition: Well-drained to dry, average to poor, pH 6.1 to 7.8.
Features: Showy purple flowers, attracts butterflies, drought tolerant, deer resistant.
Uses: Massed planting, naturalizing, ground cover, butterfly gardens, herb gardens, borders, container gardens.
Comments: Verbena is a favorite of butterflies, especially the purple, red, and blue- flowered ones. A whole host of Lepidoptera species are attracted to them, including the American Lady, Cabbage White, Common Buckeye, Clouded Skipper, Fiery Skipper, Dun Skipper, Crossline Skipper, Eufala Skipper, Least Skipper, Ocola Skipper, Pecks Skipper, Zabulon Skipper, Tawny-edged Skipper, Silver-Spotted Skipper, Orange Sulphur, Clouded Sulphur, Pipevine Swallowtail, Zebra Swallowtail, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Black Swallowtail, Gray Hairstreak, Red-Banded Hairstreak, Great Southern White, Variegated Fritillary, Great Spangled Fritillary, Hayhurst’s Scallopwing, Horace’s Duskywing, Wild Indigo Duskywing, Little Glassywing, Monarch, Painted Lady, Pearl Crescent, Sachem, Silvery Checkerspot.
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