Verbena Brazilian Vervain
Verbena bonariensis
Perennial in USDA zones 7 - 11. Rose-violet to lavender blooms at the tips of tall, strong stems create a light, airy wave of color through the flower bed. Very attractive to butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Reseeds itself readily - a welcome volunteer! Also called tall or purpletop verbena, purpletop vervain and South American Verbena. grown as an annual in cold winter climates. Deer resistant.
Full sun to light shade. Blooms summer until fall frost
Height: 3' - 6' tall
Days to Emerge: 14 - 21 days
Seed Depth: Barely cover
Seed Spacing: A group of 6 seeds every 12"Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
When to sow outside: 2 to 4 weeks before average last frost.
When to start inside: 10 to 12 weeks before average last frost.
Special germination instructions: Requires darkness to germinate - press seeds into soil, then barely cover with moist seed mix; do not allow to dry out.
Artist: Carolyn Crawford