Verbena bonariensis Cut flower garden Also known as Pitcher Sage

Also known as Pitcher Sage

but the delight is in anticipation of what flowers

Not only do they look great in the garden but perfect for a pot as well

attractive to butterflies

A favourite cottage garden combination is to grow them with towering hollyhocks

Verbena bonariensis Cut flower garden Also known as Pitcher SageAlso known as purple top Vervain, Verbena bonariensis is such a versatile plant that works in just so well around the garden as a "filler". It is a dramatic tall plant with long stems with clouds of small purple flowers. It is perennial in warm climates and an annual in colder areas, so whatever happens with regard to where you are climate wise, it will self sow so you will always have this lovely plant with its volunteer seedlings popping up around