Description
Verbena is one of those garden essentials that bloom from spring to fall with very little fuss.
Verbena bonariensis flowers on tall. wiry stems and can be planted with a variety of different perennials. including grasses. It has a long flowering season. making it an ideal plant for low-maintenance gardens and herbaceous borders.
Verbena bonariensis works well in a number of garden settings. such as cottage and contemporary gardens. due to its height and airy appearance. It s also beneficial for attracting wildlife. particularly butterflies.
Seeds Specifications
| Common Name |
Blue Vervain. Common Verbena. Common Vervain. Eisenkraut. Enchanter s Plant. luisa |
| Height |
120-150cm (4-5ft) |
| Flower Colour |
Deep violet. lavender. red. pink. cream and white |
| Bloom Time |
July. August. September. October |
| Difficulty Level |
Easy |
Planting and care
- While the verbena flower is drought resistant. the blooms are improved with regular watering of an inch or so each week
- Water verbena plants at the base to avoid wetting the foliage
- However. verbena plant care may not include weekly water if rainfall in your area has reached an inch or more
- A limited application of complete. slow-release fertilizer is also a part of verbena plant care
- Apply in spring and again following the occasional trims needed for optimum bloom
- When planted in proper verbena growing conditions. expect blooms the first season
- Continued blooms throughout the summer are possible if the gardener keeps the plant trimmed back
- Some are hesitant to remove parts of the plant regularly. but this is often necessary when planting verbena for summer blooms
- When blooms slow. trim the entire plant back by one fourth for a new show of flowers in two to three weeks
- Fertilize lightly following the trim and water well
- Repeat this step as needed when learning how to grow verbena successfully
- When planting verbena. remember to water. fertilize and trim for long lasting color in the summer garden and beyond
Verbena Quartz Mixed Color care
- Verbena plants. known for its brightly colored blossoms and fast growth. are sun-loving and drought tolerant. making them perfect for warmer climates
- While you can buy started verbena plants in a garden store or nursery. growing them from seed may be gentler on your budget
- To start enjoying your verbena as soon as possible. plant the seeds indoors in a seed tray approximately 12 weeks before the last spring frost in your specific area
- In a short time. you ll have splashes of cheerful color for painting your home s landscaping pallet
| Sunlight |
Full Sun |
| Watering |
Water regularly until the plants are happy and well established. Thereafter. water them only when very dry. |
| Soil |
Plant in ordinary garden soil. |
| Temperature |
65 to 70 degrees C |
| Fertilizer |
Verbena needs to be fertilized only once a year – in spring when the plants are about 4 inch tall. Use a complete fertilizer. and don’t fertilize verbena plants when you first set them out in the garden. Wait until they are established and growing. |
| Harvest Season |
- Wait until after the flowers fade and wither away. leaving behind the seed heads.
- Pick the stalks once the seed heads dry and fade to the same shade of brown as a paper bag.
- Place the seed head in a well-ventilated. warm room to dry for two weeks.
- Lay it in a bowl lined with paper towels to absorb any excess moisture as it dries.
- Remove the paper towels. then crumble the seed head into the bowl. Remove any large pieces of non-seed plant matter.
- Label an envelope with the verbena variety and the year the seed is harvest.
- Place seeds into the envelope and store in a cool. dry place.Alternately. fill a cloth bag with 1/2 cup powdered milk and place in the bottom of a jar.
- Place the seed envelope into the jar and screw the lid on the milk absorbs any excess moisture.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to plant.
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Verbena Quartz Mixed Color special feature
- The lavender flowers of verbena attract butterflies to the garden throughout summer.
- An annual. verbena varieties range from pretty ornamentals to lemon verbena. which is used as a lightly citrus-tasting herb.
Verbena Quartz Mixed Color uses
1.Ornamental Use:
- Verbena is a popular hanging basket plant. and it also looks good in rock gardens or as an edging. and in window boxes
- You will find them in your local garden center in little pots and big hanging baskets
2.Medicinal Use:
- Lemon verbena has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries. touted for use as an antispasmodic. antipyretic (fever reducer). carminative. sedative. stomachic. and antimicrobial
- Little or no research is available regarding its medicinal use
3.Culinary Use:
- The leaves and flowering tops are used in teas and as beverage flavors
- Its fragrance is used in perfumery
