Plant in full sun (best) or in partial shade. Tolerates heat and dry conditions and is perennial in zones 7 to 10; useful as a long blooming annual in colder climates. A nice sized plant for the front to middle planting of a border or wildflower meadow where it is sure to attract butterflies.

This dwarf selection was made by Andy Maycen at Tom Piergrossi Landscape and Nursery growing grounds in Vista, California. They noted that in the first year this plant grew to 18 inches in height and in the subsequent year reached only 2 feet tall. It received US Plant Patent PP18,124 in October 2007. We had a chance to trial this plant in our nursery conditions in the spring of 2005 and remained much smaller than our regular crops of Verbena bonariensis, though the flowers are also slightly smaller as well. In side by side blocks, 'Little One' also appears to be a little more resistant to the powdery mildew that plagues the larger form. For more information about the species see our listing for cultivar Verbena bonariensis. It has been indicated to us that this plant is possibly sterile as no seedlings have been noted, though further testing will be required before this claim can be made. This is a benefit for those who don't want a plant to seed about the garden but unfortunately it means that this typically short-lived perennial will need to be replanted occasionally. We grew this plant in 2007. 

Information displayed on this page about Verbena bonariensis 'Little One' PP18,124 is based on our research conducted about this plant in our nursery library as well as from information provided by reliable online resources. We also include our own observations made about it as it has grown in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers in our nursery field. We will also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.