Purple top Verbena Seeds

Purple Top Verbena – Flower Seeds

Description
Purple Top Verbena is a tall, airy annual with clusters of rich purple blooms held above slender stems. Blooming from early summer through frost, it adds height, movement, and a soft meadow-like feel to gardens and arrangements. Highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, Purple Top Verbena is a favorite for cutting gardens and naturalistic plantings. Easy to grow and long-lasting in the field, it brings both structure and color to bouquets.

Growing Directions

Botanical Name: Verbena bonariensis
Plant Type: Annual (perennial in mild climates)
Days to Germination: 14–21 days
Days to Bloom: 75–90 days
Plant Height: 36–60 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun: Full sun
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 7–11

Sowing Instructions

• Direct Sow: Sow seeds outdoors after last frost. Lightly cover seeds, as darkness aids germination.

• Indoor Start: Start 6–8 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds just below the surface and keep soil evenly moist until germination.

Care & Growing Tips

• Prefers well-drained soil and average fertility

• Water regularly until established; drought-tolerant once mature

• Plants may benefit from support or dense planting for straighter stems

• Allow some flowers to set seed for natural reseeding

Harvesting

• Harvest when flower clusters are fully formed and showing color

• Cut regularly to encourage continued blooming