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Features
Family
Verbenaceae
Native
South America
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Purple
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About More Flowers
Verbena bonariensis
2"–3" clusters of small (¼") purple flowers.
Planting More Flowers
Plant Spacing
A group of 6 seeds every 18"–24"
Hardiness Zones
10, 11, 7, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Barely cover
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Barely cover |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 6 seeds every 18"–24" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18"–24" |
| Germination | 14–28 days |
| Start Indoors | 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 65° –75°F. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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51 reviews
- TXMasterGardenerVerified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars4/14/26Zero germination
I followed the germination instructions exactly. Unfortunately, not a single seed germinated. I typically achieve between 75% and 98% germination. Not sure what happened.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests4/19/26Hey there,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Emily H.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars4/8/26None have sprouted :(
I planted these on March 13 and none have sprouted so far. I'm still hoping but starting to feel like it's unlikely.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests4/19/26Hey Emily,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Jolea H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/25/26Beautiful Verbena requires TLC and patience
The long wait time for germination of 14-28 days is correct. And the seedling growth was slllllooooooooow the first few weeks after emerging from the soil line. Then, for the last couple weeks I have seen great growth, both height and width-wise. I planted these on Jan 18 and it is now March 25. This was a learning experience and makes me appreciate what I grow so much more. I love verbena and am excited to transplant these out next month. Zone 8B, Washington state. Botanical Interests carries really great seeds and a super variety of flowers.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/27/26Hey Jolea,
We love hearing about your patient journey with the Brazilian Vervain Verbena Seeds! You're absolutely right that they require some TLC and patience - that slow start can definitely test your patience, but it sounds like you're being rewarded now with that great growth spurt. It's so exciting that you're seeing them really take off after those first slow weeks! Your timing from January to transplanting next month is perfect for your zone. We're thrilled you're having such a great learning experience and that it's making you appreciate your growing even more. Verbena is such a beautiful reward for all that patience! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Naomi P.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars3/20/26None germinated
I planted in trays both seeds from this and from another pack (from a different seed company, planted at the same time). Not one seed from Botanical Interests germinated, while 90% of the seeds from the other company did. So disappointing.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/24/26Hey Naomi,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- BrookeRated 5 out of 5 stars11/14/255 Stars
Gathering flower seeds now and i will sow them into the snow for next year