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Genus: Verbena Species: bonariensis Common Name: Brazilian Verbena Family: Verbenaceae Order: Lamiales Native: South America Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 3 to 6 feet Width: 2 to 3 feet Flowering Season: Summer to Fall Flower Color: Blue, purple, or lavender Propagation: Seed Zone: 7-11 Note: This tender perennial is primarily grown as an annual. Brazilian Verbenat is suitable for butterfly gardens, cottage gardens, backgrounds, and meadows. Monitor plant for powdery mildew. Prefers sunny, moderately dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.