Verbena Seeds – Hoary Vervain

About the Variety

Bring soft purple color and pollinator activity to sunny gardens with Hoary Vervain, a tough, easy-to-grow native perennial. Naturally adapted to dry prairies, roadsides, and open meadows, it provides long-lasting summer blooms while supporting butterflies, native pollinators, and the common buckeye butterfly as a host plant.

Key Features

Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Prefers Lean Soil, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Easy to Grow, Perfect for Xeriscaping, Medicinal, Reduces Erosion, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, North American Native

Plant Details

Planting Information

Planting Guide

When to Plant

Start Verbena indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost of the season, or sow directly into the garden after the last frost of the season has passed.

Where to Plant

Plant Verbena in average, well draining, moist, acidic soils with access to full sun (6-8 hours of sun per day). Once established, Verbena has a good tolerance to heat and drought, making it suitable for areas that are exposed to such conditions. Verbena also has a tendency to spread, so keep that in mind when locating an area for planting.

How to Plant

Spread Verbena seeds into moistened soil via broadcasting over the planting area. Lightly cover the seed no deeper than 1/8th of an inch; light is required to germinate the seeds. When started indoors, transplant each Verbena 8-12 inches apart.

How to Care for

Younger plants can be pinched to encourage a bushier habit, and spent flowers can be deadheaded to encourage a new flush of bloom. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants in the late summer months and kept indoors for the next season.