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Verbena Seeds - Purpletop Vervain
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Verbena (Verbena Bonariensis) - Commonly called Purpletop Vervain, this is one of the best flowering perennials for attracting butterflies, and in particular the Tiger Swallowtail. Easily grown from Verbena seeds, this is a long-blooming, drought tolerant plant that is extremely easy to grow.MORE VERBENA OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
7 - 11
HEIGHT
36 - 48 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Purple
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
FOLIAGE COLOR
Gray-green
LATIN NAME
Verbena Bonariensis
Verbena (Verbena Bonariensis) - Commonly called Purpletop Vervain, this is one of the best flowering perennials for attracting butterflies, and in particular the Tiger Swallowtail. Easily grown from Verbena seeds, this is a long-blooming, drought tolerant plant that is extremely easy to grow. The rosy-violet flowers are tiny and extremely profuse. The flower clusters are held on long strong stems. This variety has been called Verbena on a stick! It is also referred to as Brazilian Verbena and Upright Verbena.
Upright Verbena Bonariensis grows best in full sun, and it is fairly drought tolerant. It can grow well in a variety of soil types from loam to clay. Brazilian Verbena plants can re-seed by dropping its flower seeds in the late bloom period. Deadhead the spent flowers if re-seeding is not desired. Purpletop Verbena has been found in such habitats as fields, roadsides, weedy meadows, and other disturbed areas. It also makes a stunning addition to the flower garden or border. It is fairly resistant to both deer and rabbits.
Brazilian Verbena seeds can be sown directly outdoors into prepared seedbeds. Late fall sowing is recommended as the Verbena seeds respond well to cold temperatures. If Purpletop Vervain seeds are planted in the spring, a cold treatment needs to be done before planting. Dampen a paper towel, spread the Verbena seeds on the towel and carefully roll the towel up. Place the damp towel with the seeds in a ziploc bag and seal it. Place the bag with the flower seeds into the refrigerator for 4 weeks. After the cold treatment, the seeds can be started in the spring or even indoors.
Approximately 113,500 seeds per ounce.
The Verbena Is...
One of the best flowering perennials for attracting butterflies, particularly the Tiger Swallowtail.
Verbena Seeds | Purpletop Vervain
How to Grow
Brazilian Verbena seeds can be sown directly outdoors into prepared seedbeds. Late fall sowing is recommended as the Verbena seeds respond well to cold temperatures. If Purpletop Vervain seeds are planted in the spring, a cold treatment needs to be done before planting. To do this, dampen a paper towel, spread the Verbena seeds on the towel and carefully roll the towel up. Place the damp towel with the seeds in a ziploc bag and seal it. Place the bag with the flower seeds into the refrigerator for 4 weeks.
- Sowing Rate: 4 - 5 seeds per plant
- Depth: Cover seed lightly with peat moss
Groundcover Specifications
After the cold treatment, the seeds can be started in the spring or even indoors.
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
- Average Germ Time: 14 - 28 days
- Plant Spacing: 24 inches
- Height: 36 - 48 inches
- USDA Zones: 7 - 11
- Season: Perennial
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
Cover seed lightly with peat moss
SOWING RATE
4 - 5 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
24 inches
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
6 - 12 inches
WIDTH
24 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall
BLOOM COLOR
Violet
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Verbena Tenuisecta
Moss Verbena (Verbena Tenuisecta) - Is there a place in your garden for these stunning ground cover plants? You will want Moss Verbena because it blooms all summer long with violet or pink flowers on spreading plants, and the foliage is fern-like and attractive. Moss Verbena comes from South America, and it performs well in hot, sunny locations with sandy and infertile soils. It is very easy to establish from Verbena seeds, and it provides nectar for honeybees and butterflies.
Moss Verbena ground cover plants will grow as perennial in frost-free zones. For colder climates, grow this Verbena as an annual. It adds great color to meadows, use it in sunny flower borders, and it also works well in containers or baskets.
It is recommended to sow Moss Verbena seeds directly outdoors in the late fall. The cold temperatures actually help to break the dormancy of the seed, so when spring temperatures warm, the Verbena seeds are ready to germinate. Broadcast the Moss Verbena ground cover seeds in prepared soil that is weed free. Lightly rake the seed under the soil.
Approximately 1/8 pound of Moss Verbena ground cover seed covers 2000 square feet or 6 pounds per acre.