- Height 20-30 Inches
- Width 8-12 Inches
- Use as a thriller when using in containers
- Re-blooming flowers last for days!
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
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
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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