verbena plant indoors Verbena Bonariensis

verbena plant indoors Verbena BonariensisLavender colored flowers borne in umbels sit high atop 2 3' tall, thin stems, making a perfect cut flower. The open, airy habit and self sowing make this a wonderful addition to a wildflower garden. 50 seeds PLANTING Verbena bonariensis Tender perennial, zones 7 9 Germination: 7 21 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65 75F Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and lightly cover the seed. Starting Indoors: Start indoors 8 10

Lavender-colored flowers borne in umbels sit high atop 2-3' tall, thin stems, making a perfect cut flower. The open, airy habit and self-sowing make this a wonderful addition to a wildflower garden. 

50 seeds 

PLANTING

Verbena bonariensis

Tender perennial, zones 7-9

Germination:  7-21 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-75ºF

Seed Planting Depth:  Sow on the surface and lightly cover the seed.

Starting Indoors:  Start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-75ºF soil temperatures. Transplant after the last frost, 12-18" apart. 

Sowing Outdoors:   After the last frost, only in areas with long growing seasons. 

Growth Habit: Columnar, upright

Height and Width: 48-60” x 12-24”

Spacing: 12-18” apart

Light Needs: Full sun 

Soil Needs: average to fertile, well-drained soil

Approximate days to flower from seed: mid-summer to fall, 90-100 days

Uses: Flower beds and containers, accent plants, mass plantings, cut flowers, drought and deer resistant, attracts butterflies and beneficials

Care: Pinch seedlings to encourage branching, deadheading encourages more flowers late into the season