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Verbena bonariensis

90Days to maturity

A seed worth growing

Verbena bonariensis Flower Seed

Item #HSC-FLW-017-1K

Tall, airy purple verbena that loves heat.

Long, slender stems branch into clusters of 2" heads packed with tiny purple flowers from July until frost. Bees and butterflies flock to it.

Takes heat well. A perennial in Zones 7–10, grown as an annual elsewhere. Also called tall verbena or purple-top vervain. An heirloom.

Flowers about 90 days from sowing, on plants 36–48" tall. Open-pollinated.

Specs

Packet: 100 seeds
Average 122,000 seeds per oz.
Plant height: 36–48"

In stock — 1,000 Seeds

$20.60

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Quick Facts

Latin Name: Verbena bonariensis
Days To Maturity: 90 days
Life Cycle: Tender Perennial
Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
Product Features

Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.

Growing guide

From seed to harvest

Start 8–12 weeks ahead

Keep the mix on the dry side.

Warm days, cool nights

Breaks dormancy.

18–24" apart

Full sun.

Self-sows

Deer usually skip it.

Growing Information

Days to germination

About 14–28 days. Cool 60°F (16°C) nights alternating with warm 86°F (30°C) days help break dormancy.

Starting indoors

Recommended. Start 8–12 weeks ahead of transplanting, with a light covering. Seed is slow and dislikes excess moisture, so water sparingly until seedlings emerge.

Direct sowing

Only where seasons are long: after the last frost, barely covered.

Plant spacing

18–24".

Soil

Most soil types.

Light

Full sun.

Harvest

Pick once the outer 2–4 rings of florets have opened.

Uses

Cut flowers, pollinator plantings, borders, beds, containers and masses. Deer usually leave it alone.

Note

Self-sows freely.

Hardiness

Zones 7–10; grown as an annual elsewhere.

Plant height

36–48".

Scientific name

Verbena bonariensis

Packet

100 seeds.

Seeds per oz.

About 122,000 on average.

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