Verbena bonariensis Seed Packet

"Verbena bonariensis is a delicate lacy plant. The stems are slender and lead into a lovely spray of lavender colored flowers. It adds interesting texture to your garden and grows up to 4’ tall. It doesn’t mind the heat and will tolerate drought. It is a lovely treat for the pollinators." — Bobby Gendron

The Facts:

• Quantity of seeds per packet: 20
• Butterfly nectar plant
• Purple flowers
• Perennial
• 36”- 48” tall
• Blooms from May until first frost
• Cold hardy in USDA zones 7 - 11
• Summer annual in USDA zones 3 - 6

Growing Instructions: Start Verbena seeds outdoors in the spring after the danger of nighttime freezing has past. Pick a location with full sun and prepare soil for good drainage, if needed. Plant seeds 1/8" deep and 36” apart, using 3 seeds per hole. Keep the soil evenly moist until the seeds germinate in 10 - 20 days. Once the seedlings reach 1", thin out so you have individual plants spaced 36” apart. Water regularly allowing the soil to go nearly dry between each watering. Fertilize monthly in the summer with a general purpose fertilizer. To get a head start, seeds can be planted indoors in the late winter. Transplant outdoors after the danger of nighttime freezing has past.