Verbena bonariensis Tall Purple Wildflower Fall Planting Butterflies Non-GMO 500 SeedsPlant a wildflower meadow!PLANT INFORMATION Verbena bonariensis works well in a number of garden settings, such as cottage and contemporary gardens, due to its height and airy appearance. It’s also beneficial for attracting wildlife, particularly butterflies. Verbena (Verbena Bonariensis) – Commonly called Purpletop Vervain, this is one of the best flowering perennials for attracting butterflies, and in particular the Tiger Swallowtail. 80% of seeds are dormant when shipped and need cold stratification to bloom the following year. You will be rewarded with tons of blooms, pollinators, hummingbirds and butterflies! This plant will draw bees, hummingbird moths, butterflies and more – such a pollinator favorite! Blooms early and if you cut it down to about a foot mid-season it will continue to bloom into frost then crumble up the seeds and it will bloom in spring Bright lavender pompons for quick, easy color! A species Verbena, this tender perennial offers months of garden color both from the big blooms and from the finely-cut dark green foliage. Good tolerance of heat and drought means even longer, more perfect bloom. Even though it tolerates dry soils, it really loves moist to wet conditions. And when it finds a place it likes, it self-sows freely! Grown as an annual north of its hardiness range, V. bonariensis is a staple of the cottage garden, cutting garden, and meadow. It tolerates poor soils beautifully, asking only for good drainage and plenty of sunshine. The ideal addition to a wildflower garden! Perennial in zones 7-10. FAST FACTS Season: Perennial USDA Zones: 7 – 11 Height: 36 – 48 inches Bloom Season: Summer Bloom Color: Purple Environment: Full sun Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 5.8 – 7.2 Deer Resistant: Yes Foliage Color: Gray-green Planting Directions Temperature: 70 – 75F Average Germ Time: 14 – 28 days Light Required: No Depth: Cover seed lightly with peat moss Sowing Rate: 4 – 5 seeds per plant Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination Plant Spacing: 24 inches Care & Maintenance: Verbena Bloom First Year Butterfly Lovers Cut-and-Come-Again Direct Sow Easy Care Plants Ever Blooming Flower Free Bloomer Long Bloomers Pest Fighter Rose Companions Season Extenders Bloom Color: Lavender, Light Purple, Dark Rose Foliage Color: Medium Green Light Requirements: Full Sun Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained, Wet Resistance: Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Humidity Tolerant, Pest Resistant Soil Tolerance: Clay, Normal, loamy, Poor, Sandy Uses: Beds, Border, Cut Flowers, Outdoor, Wildflowers Appearance and Use: For use in borders, bedding, edging, for cut flowers, and in conservatories. About Verbena: Pronunciation: ver-be’nå Lifecycle: Perennial/Annual Origination: Verbenaceae; nativity in text below Common Name: Vervain Verbena Germination Information Verbena seed germination can take as little as 20 days or up to a month or more and, in most cases, requires cold stratification in order to be successful. See Cold stratification instructions below. Verbena is the botanical name for Vervain How to Sow Verbena: Sow indoors, 12-14 weeks before last frost, at a temperature of 70-75° Expect germination in 20-25 days As darkness is necessary for germination, sow seeds at a depth of 4 times the size of the seeds or cover the seed flat with black plastic Remove the cover at first sign of germination. Seedlings are subject to damping off When sowing seed outdoors, we recommend a maximum planting depth of 4X the width of the seed How to Grow Verbena: Transplanting: Transplant when there are at least two sets of true leaves Spacing: Space 12 inches apart in full sun Soil: Site in a light, rich, well-drained soil. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings Temperature: Site in full sun, provide 55° nights Additional Care: As a group they are very tolerant of drought, exposure, wind, heat, humidity, and pollution. The perennial types can get straggly, so cut back hard in early spring or resow seeds each year. · HOW TO COLD STRATIFY SEEDS· ​· Everyone wants plants. Now. But there are a small group of seeds that require a special treatment before they will even germinate in a climate that has temperatures below freezing. This process is called “Cold Stratification.” There are two ways to accomplish this.· Fall Planting If time is not a problem, you can put them in the ground in fall and let them go through a winter. They will sprout next year, but not flower. The following year, having gone through two winters, they will return and bloom as expected.· If you are planting poppies direct sowing is recommended in late fall or early spring for zones 2-8· Create a “False Winter” The second way to do this, if you want to save time, is to create a “false winter.” What this does is trick the seeds into thinking they have been in the ground for an entire year. All they need is to be in your refrigerator for at least 2 ½ months.· About 3 months before spring, place seeds in a plastic bag with a handful of slightly dampened, clean peat, paper towel, or a mix of clean peat and sand. Seal and label the bag with seed name and date, then store in the refrigerator (not freezer) for at least 2½ mos. before planting in spring. (The cold period mimics a full winter’s cold.) Once your seed has been treated, it’s ready to plant when spring arrives. SEED STORING Store your seeds in a cool, dry and dark location. Most seeds have a long shelf life, but heat and moisture will cut that life short. Dedicate a drawer or cabinet to storing your seeds where you can also house your gardening journal close at hand for dreaming, planning and preparing. WE SHIP FAST & FREE! Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail. NO TRACKING. You can add TRACKING for $3.50 additional (see shipping charges). 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