Verbena bonariensis ‘Vanity’ – Compact Purple Verbena P9

Verbena bonariensis ‘Vanity’ – Compact Purple Verbena

Verbena bonariensis ‘Vanity’ is an outstanding compact variety, prized for its intensely coloured, violet-purple flowers and long flowering season. Shorter and more densely branched than the traditional species, it produces abundant, rounded clusters of tiny, nectar-rich flowers on slender, upright stems. The blooms attract bees and butterflies throughout summer and autumn.

Height: 70–80cm

Spread: 40–50cm

Position: Full sun

Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained; tolerates summer drought

Flowering: June–October

Foliage: Deciduous

Hardiness: Borderline hardy; protect from severe frost and winter wet

Ideal for sunny borders, prairie-style planting and patio containers. Its compact, bushy habit and rich purple-blue flowers make it particularly valuable for smaller gardens and wildlife-friendly planting.

Awards: Fleuroselect Gold Medal and 2022 All-America Selections Winner.