Verbena Seeds – Purpletop

About the Variety

Purple Top Verbena are a mainstay in any ornamental or cut flower garden. They add dimension to the garden, growing three to four feet tall and dotting it with little vibrant lavender flowers that are as prolific as they are adorable. Purple Top Verbena is one of the best plants for attracting butterflies, particularly the Tiger Swallowtail. These easy-to-grow annuals will often reseed themselves and are hardy to zone 7. Round out your planting by combining them with cosmos, lavender, and purple zinnias.

Key Features

Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Container Friendly, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Fast Growing, Easy to Grow, Perfect for Borders, Ground Cover, Perfect for Xeriscaping, Reduces Erosion, Suppresses Weeds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant

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.