VERBENA bonariensis (Purpletop Vervain)

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USDA Zones 7–10 are winter hardy for this tender perennial. Develop as an annual in full sun to part shade in average, damp, well-drained soils in St. Louis. Weak soils are tolerated as long as drainage is adequate. After the last frost date, seed can be sown directly in the...
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USDA Zones 7–10 are winter hardy for this tender perennial. Develop as an annual in full sun to part shade in average, damp, well-drained soils in St. Louis. Weak soils are tolerated as long as drainage is adequate. After the last frost date, seed can be sown directly in the greenhouse. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date for an earlier bloom. 

Number of Seeds Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.)
0.5OZ 56,250 38
1OZ 112,500 75
1/4LB 450,000 300
1/2LB 900,000 600
1LB 1,800,000 1,200
5LB 9,000,000 6,000

Scientific Name: Verbena Bonariensis

Common Name: Purpletop Vervain

Plant Type: Perennials

Family: Verbenaceae

Zone: 7 to 11

Native Range: United States, California

Full Growth Height: 36-48 "

Spacing: 18-36 "

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Blooming Season: June to Frost

Flower: Showy, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit

Pollinators: Butterflies, Humming Birds

Flower Color: Rose Violet, Lavender

Tolerate: Deer, Drought, Rabbit

Water Requirement: Medium 

Maintenance: Low

Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Sand, Loam, Well-Drained, Moist

Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

Uses: Gravel and Rock Gardens, Informal and Cottage Gardens, Prairies and Meadows

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