Plant Care Tall Verbena

Tall Verbena

Also known as

Verbena-on-a-stick, Purpletop vervain, Clustertop vervain, Argentinian vervain, Pretty verbena, "purpletop" and "south american vervain"

Taxonomy

Verbena bonariensis
Verbena
Verbenaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Tall Verbena

💦 Water

How often to water your Tall Verbena

Water needs for Tall Verbena
0.5 cups
every 9

Tall Verbena needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Tall Verbena

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Tall Verbena in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Tall Verbena: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Tall Verbena love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Tall Verbena does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Tall Verbena in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Tall Verbena

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Tall Verbena: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Tall Verbena after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Tall Verbena is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Common Tall Verbena Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Tall Verbena prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Tall Verbena Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Tall Verbena requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Tall Verbena is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Tall Verbena Edible? →

Tall Verbena Toxicity to Cats →

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Tall Verbena Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Tall Verbena does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

What Are Healthy Tall Verbena Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Tall Verbena should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Tall Verbena grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Tall Verbena Lifecycle →

Tall Verbena Size Guide →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Tall Verbena can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Tall Verbena Hardiness Zones →

Is Tall Verbena a Weed? →


🌱 Propagation


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Tall Verbena, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Tall Verbena

Tall Verbena

Tall Verbena


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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