Verbena bonariensis

[DadnDom]

Does anyone know if I can "top" this plant to encourage more side shoots or will it develop sideshoots as it gets bigger?

[DadnDom]

[Palustris]

Reliable authority says no!

[DadnDom]

Thanks for the prompt reply Palustris, very much appreciated.

[Eristic]

I believe sideshoots will grow but you will lose the nice shape and height of the flower display. It's funny because while most folks are fretting about bindweed and thistles, I have V. bonariensis and Mirabilis as my primary weeds.  8)

[saddad]

It hasn't quite reached weed status here but it is certainly trying hard!
8)

[Palustris]

It surely does seed itself around.

[Doris_Pinks]

and I can't get the ruddy stuff to grow! ::)

[angle shades]

:) sorry Doris,tis a weed on my plot ;)/ shades x

[manicscousers]

i cut the long stem off when it's stopped flowering and get lots of side stems..cut it down in winter, it comes right back up in spring..lovely plant , but it does like to spread itself around a bit  :)