Plant in full sun (best) or in partial shade. Tolerates heat and dry conditions but also more regular irrigation and is perennial in zones 7 to 10; useful as a long blooming annual in colder climates - cut back to about 3 inches tall in winter. The shorter stature of this plant makes it better suited to the foreground of a planting or containers than the taller form. It is a good cut flower and attracts bees and butterflies to the garden and is not that palatable to deer.

Verbena bonariensis is native to Brazil and Argentina. The name for the genus comes from the Latin word for sacred boughs of plants made up of olive, myrtle and other plants (possibly Vebena) and the specific epithet bonariensis, given to this plant by Linnaeus, refers to the city of Buenos Aires (named for Our Lady of Bonaria, patroness of Cagliari), where this plant was reportedly discovered in 1726. Another common name for it is Vervain. This variety was reportedly introduced by Green Leaf Plants (Aris) of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. We first grew and sold this from 2014 until 2022. 

The information about Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop' displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant.