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Verbena Bonariensis Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

Verbena Bonariensis Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.89 USD
$16.89 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Surface-sow seeds on well-drained soil

Lightly cover seeds with a thin soil layer

Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge

Provide space for tall growth and airflow

How to Grow


Grow in full sun or partial shade

Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between watering

Ensure good drainage

Remove spent flowers to extend blooming

Tips


Plant in groups for better visual impact

Supports pollinators like bees and butterflies

Ideal for borders and natural garden plantings

Deadheading encourages more blooms

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Tall

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Mid-summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Verbena Bonariensis Flower Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Non-GMO

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering

Verbena Bonariensis, commonly known as tall verbena or purpletop vervain, is an ornamental perennial plant valued for its tall, slender stems topped with clusters of violet-purple flowers. Native to South America, this plant thrives in sunny, well-drained soil, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while adding elegant vertical interest to garden borders, cottage gardens, and mixed perennial plantings.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not applicable

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

120–150 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

7–10

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

30–45 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

full sun

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTN
036000195972

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Verbena bonariensis popular in naturalistic gardens?

Its tall, airy stems add height without blocking surrounding plants, creating a relaxed landscape effect.

Can it be planted among ornamental grasses?

Yes. The slender stems blend beautifully with the movement and texture of ornamental grasses.

Which companion plants pair well with Verbena?

Echinacea, gaura, rudbeckia, and salvias create colorful perennial combinations.

Does it create movement in borders?

Yes. Tall stems sway gently, adding a light and natural appearance to planting schemes.

Can it be used as a background perennial?

Yes. Its open habit provides height while allowing shorter flowers to remain visible.

Do butterflies visit the flowers?

The nectar-rich blooms may attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinating insects.