Verbena Bonariensis Cut Flower Seeds

About 100 seeds

 

 

 

Verbena bonariensis Seeds

 

 

Airy Purple Blooms for Pollinator Gardens

 

Verbena bonariensis is a garden classic with a wild, romantic spirit. Tall, slender stems rise gracefully above the garden, topped with delicate clusters of soft purple flowers that seem to float in the air. Light and transparent rather than bulky, this plant weaves effortlessly through borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens without overwhelming its neighbors.

 

Beloved by bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, Verbena bonariensis brings constant movement and life to the garden from early summer through fall. It’s drought-tolerant once established, thrives in heat, and self-sows gently for a naturalized look year after year.

 

Perfect for adding height, texture, and a dreamy meadow feel to any garden.

 

 

 

 

How to Grow Verbena bonariensis from Seed

 

 

Plant Type: Tender perennial or annual (perennial in warm climates)

Height: 3–5 feet

Sun: Full sun

Bloom Time: Summer to frost

 

 

Sowing Instructions

 

 

Verbena bonariensis seeds benefit from light exposure to germinate.

 

• When to Sow:
  Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost, or direct sow outdoors after danger of frost has passed.
• How to Sow:
  Press seeds gently onto the soil surface. Do not cover, as light aids germination. Keep soil lightly moist.
• Germination:
  14–30 days at 65–75°F. Germination can be slow and uneven, so patience is key.

 

 

 

Growing On

 

 

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after hardening off once nighttime temperatures are consistently warm.
• Space plants 12–18 inches apart.
• Water regularly until established, then reduce watering. Plants prefer well-drained soil and do not like soggy roots.

 

 

 

Care Tips

 

 

• Thrives in poor to average soil and full sun.
• Deadheading is optional; leaving spent blooms encourages self-seeding and extended flowering.
• In mild climates, plants may overwinter and return stronger the following year.

 

 

 

 

A must-have for pollinator gardens, meadow plantings, and cottage-style borders, Verbena bonariensis adds height, movement, and effortless beauty wherever it’s planted.