How to Grow Verbena bonariensis
Verbena bonariensis
Your complete guide to growing Verbena bonariensis.
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Verbena bonariensis
✓ Good companions
Shared drought tolerance and both plants repel mosquitoes and other pests
Similar height and airy growth habit creates natural partnerships for pollinator gardens
Creates pollinator-friendly combinations and provides structural contrast with sturdy stems
Both attract pollinators and have similar drought tolerance and sun requirements
Both repel harmful insects and attract beneficial pollinators and predatory insects
Provides wind protection and textural contrast while sharing similar growing conditions
Verbena's pest-repelling properties help protect roses from aphids and other insects
Complementary flowering periods and both attract beneficial insects while deterring pests
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill sensitive plants like verbena
Shade-loving plants that compete poorly with verbena's sun requirements and growth habit
Requires consistently moist soil and shade, opposite of verbena's drought-tolerant sun requirements
