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.

50seeds

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 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-75F 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 moreflowers late into the season