Purpletop vervain

Purpletop vervain (Verbena bonariensis)

Purpletop vervain, also known as Tall vervain, South american vervain

The Jacaranda mimosifolia is a flowering plant indigenous to South America. It sheds its leaves in autumn and blooms with fragrant lavender flowers.

Key Facts About Purpletop vervain

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Attributes of Purpletop vervain

Lifespan
Perennial, Annual, Biennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
1.8 m
Spread
90 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
5 mm to 6 mm
Flower Color
Purple Violet

Scientific Classification of Purpletop vervain

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Mints plantains olives and allies
Family
Verbena
Genus
Vervains
Species
Purpletop vervain