The Story
Rose-violet to lavender blooms at the tips of tall, strong stems create a light, airy wave of color through the flower bed. Very attractive to butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Reseeds itself readily - a welcome volunteer! Also called tall or purple top verbena, purpletop vervain and South American Verbena.
When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 65° –75°F.
When to Start Inside: 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 14–28 days
Seed Depth: Barely cover
Seed Spacing: A group of 6 seeds every 18"–24"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18"–24"
Description
Rose-violet to lavender blooms at the tips of tall, strong stems create a light, airy wave of color through the flower bed. Very attractive to butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Reseeds itself readily - a welcome volunteer! Also called tall or purple top verbena, purpletop vervain and South American Verbena.
When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 65° –75°F.
When to Start Inside: 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 14–28 days
Seed Depth: Barely cover
Seed Spacing: A group of 6 seeds every 18"–24"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18"–24"
