Is Purpletop Vervain safe for pets?

Yes, Purpletop Vervain (Verbena Bonariensis) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Purpletop Vervain easy to care for?

Purpletop Vervain has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun light.

Can Purpletop Vervain grow indoors?

Yes, Purpletop Vervain is suitable for indoor growing. It thrives in full_sun light conditions.

Purpletop Vervain (Verbena Bonariensis) is a perennial herb in the Verbenaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Verbena bonariensis is a tall, slender perennial with clusters of small purple flowers held on branching, wiry stems.

Last updated: February 2026

Purpletop Vervain

Verbena Bonariensis

Verbena bonariensis is a tall, slender perennial with clusters of small purple flowers held on branching, wiry stems.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

7-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly

Indoor:Yes

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen, background plant, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Purpletop Vervain

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Prune

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Fertilize

Mar

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Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Verbenaceae

Genus:Verbena