Does Verbena Attract Bees

Verbena bonariensis (purple top) attracts bees and butterflies. Apart from attracting bees and butterflies, another great thing about Verbena bonariensis is that it’s easy to grow, and relatively free of diseases.

Does verbena attract butterflies?

Verbena is a tried-and-true summer in the South. When planted in well-drained soil and full sun, Verbena produces full heads of small, beautiful blooms in shades of purple, pink, red, cream, and white. Butterflies will make a beeline for these happy clusters, and the sweet scent is sure to keep them around.

What do verbena attract?

Attraction. Each “Homestead Purple” verbena flower is small, with petals joined at the base to form a tube. This tube holds the nectar that attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and moths. Every flower head contains a round, green center surrounded by a rings of individual bright-purple blossoms.