PR01040
Purple Top
Verbena Seeds
Verbena bonariensis
One of the best plants for attracting butterflies. It does indeed attract a wide range of butterfly species, but it seems to have found a particularly strong admirer in our namesake the Tiger Swallowtail.
Purple Top Verbena is a long-blooming, tough, drought tolerant plant that is among the easiest perennials to grow. The rosy-lavender flowers are tiny and extremely profuse, held on long and strong 4-5 ft. stems that are great for cutting. Re-seeds readily but is not invasive. A winter hardy perennial to zone 7, it can be grown as an annual everywhere when started early. Packet is ½ gram, about 2,000 seeds.
Growing Purple Top Verbena Seeds
Plant Verbena Seeds: Sow verbena seeds in 2 in. pots or cell packs, press into soil and barely cover. Needs darkness to germinate. Kept at 70° F., germination occurs within 4 weeks. Transplant seedlings into the garden 24 in. apart. Pinch back Verbena bonariensis seedlings at planting time to encourage bushiness.
Grow Verbena: Full sun. Plants tolerate heat and drought and are deer and rabbit resistant. Flowers attract hummingbird moths and hummingbirds. They rival butterfly bush flowers with their ability to attract butterflies, and verbenas will flower much longer, with lower maintenance.
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Satisfaction Guarantee
We guarantee all the seeds we sell for one full year from the date of purchase. If you are unsatisfied with any seeds purchased from Swallowtail Garden Seeds, we will issue a refund. For customers in the U.S., we can send one-time replacements or issue a refund.
