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Meteor Shower® Verbena

Proven Winners

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Light Needs

Light Needs

Partial Sun to Full Sun
(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height

Mature Height

20-30 Inches
Mature Spread

Mature Spread

8-12 Inches

Verbenas are native to North America, so they perform well without much help from gardeners, and the hybrid Verbena Meteor Shower (V. bonariensis) really wows. The drought-tolerant plant blooms nonstop in summer with clusters of delicate lilac-colored blooms that last for days. The flowers rise above dark green, slender foliage, packing plenty of interest in a summer annual to adorn a patio, deck or garden beds.

Verbena Meteor Shower is more compact than some verbena hybrids, reaching no more than 30 inches tall and 8 to 12 inches around. The little but upright plant suits nearly any container or landscape use, filling pots with plenty of purple color or bordering walkways and bringing butterflies and hummingbirds into the yard. The plant attracts these pollinators but is deer resistant, adding to its landscaping versatility.

Meteor Shower Verbena Care

Plant your verbena in average soil and ensure containers have drainage. Water it regularly, but avoid over-watering the plant, which can survive periods of drought. There is no need to prune or deadhead verbena. The flowers set very few seeds, so it focuses more attention on flowering and there are few worries about Meteor Shower spreading in the garden.

Although it needs no regular fertilizing, you can add compost to the planting area, or fertilize once or twice in summer with a slow-release fertilizer to keep the plant fed. This is more true of container-grown verbenas. This plant is an easy-care annual in most gardening zones and situations.

Meteor Shower Verbena Spacing

Create a carpet of light purple flowers for butterflies to land on and hummingbirds to enjoy by placing many Verbena Meteor Shower plants together. Space the plants about 8 to 12 inches apart.

Meteor Shower Verbena Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-11
Flower Color(s): Purple
Flower Description: Violet - Lilac
Bloom Period: Planting To Hard Frost
Foliage Color(s) Green
Foliage Description: Dark Green
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun
Height Class: Tall
Height: 20-30 Inches
Spread: 8-12 Inches
Spacing: 8-12 Inches
Habit: Upright
Watering: Average
Drought Tolerant: Yes
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Resists: Deer
Container Role: Thriller
Use Types: Border Plant, Container, Landscape
Features: Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer, Low Maintenance, Deadheading Not Necessary, Pollinator Attractor
Maintenance: Easy
Scientific Name: Verbena bonariensis 'INVEBPUTOW' USPP 27,722, Can 5,507
Common Name: Meteor Shower® Verbena
Other Name(s): Brazilian Vervain
Plant Type: Annual
Brand: Proven Winners
SKU:
VERMSP

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

3.5 Pot

3.5" Pot

Also Known As:
3.5" Container
 

Plant Age:
~ 6 months

Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"

Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W

Volume:
~1.42 quarts

4.25 Pot

4.25" Pot

Also Known As:
4.25" Container
 

Plant Age:
~ 6 months

Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"

Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W

Volume:
~1.56 pints

Quart Pot

Quart Pot

Also Known As:
Quart
 

Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year

Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"

Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W

Volume:
~1.50 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"

Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W

Volume:
~2.26-3.73 quarts

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Plant Shipping

Pre-Ordered Plants

Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.

Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule

Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10March 24th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 26th

Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.

Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.

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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.