Verbena Seeds - Verbena Hybrida Mix Ground Cover Seeds

Verbena Seeds - Mix

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Verbena (Verbena Hybrids Nana Compacta Mix) - What a brilliant display of colors in this Verbena seed mix. This Verbena variety is an aggressive growing ground cover plant that starts blooming in early spring and will bloom all summer long, clear up until frost season begins.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

8 inches

WIDTH

BLOOM SEASON

Spring through fall

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

Cover seed lightly with peat moss

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant or 1,000 seeds per 20 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds slightly moist to dry

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Verbena Looks Great In...

Hanging baskets, containers, or spilling over the edges of a window box!

Verbena Looks Great In...

Verbena Seeds | Mix

How to Grow

Soak Verbena seeds in tepid water 24 hours prior to sowing. Sow the seeds in starter trays, using a sterilized peaty mix. Press Verbena seeds into the soil and lightly cover with peat moss. Verbena ground cover seeds need darkness for germination. Cover the starter tray with newspaper or black plastic with air holes cut into it and keep out of direct sun.

  • Depth: Cover seed lightly with peat moss
  • Moisture: Keep seeds slightly moist to dry
  • Average Germ Time: 7 - 28 days
  • Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches
Verbena Seeds | Mix

Groundcover Specifications

Transplant Verbena seedlings into the garden 12 - 18 inches apart. Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant or 1,000 seeds per 20 square feet.

  • Height: 8 inches
  • USDA Zones: 3 - 10
  • Season: Annual

Verbena (Verbena Hybrids Nana Compacta Mix) - What a brilliant display of colors in this Verbena seed mix. This Verbena variety is an aggressive growing ground cover plant that starts blooming in early spring and will bloom all summer long, clear up until frost season begins. This attractive plant has flower clusters up to 3 inches wide. In addition to being a great ground cover plant, Verbena uses include hanging baskets, containers, and window boxes where it looks beautiful spilling over the edges.

Verbena flowers will typically grow as a perennial ground cover in USDA Zones 8 - 10 where no frost or very light frost occurs. In colder zones where heavy frost or prolonged snowfall is normal, plan on your Verbena plants just being an annual. Verbena plants like full sun, moderate water, and good drainage. Without good drainage they are prone to mildew. Verbena care includes trimming the plants back 1 - 2 times per season to keep them looking tidy and stimulate new blooms. You only need to fertilize Verbena ground cover plants once a year and this is usually done in the spring. Use a complete, balanced fertilizer that is not too high in nitrogen. Butterflies love Verbena, but thankfully Verbena plants are deer and rabbit resistant.

How To Grow Verbena From Seed: Soak Verbena seeds in tepid water 24 hours prior to sowing. Sow the seeds in starter trays, using a sterilized peaty mix. Press Verbena seeds into the soil and lightly cover with peat moss. Verbena ground cover seeds need darkness for germination. Cover the starter tray with newspaper or black plastic with air holes cut into it and keep out of direct sun. Transplant Verbena seedlings into the garden 12 - 18 inches apart.

Common Questions

Q

How long do verbena plants live?

A

When cultivated as perennials, verbenas typically have a short lifespan, often lasting only two to three years. However, if you are growing a species type instead of a hybrid, these plants can self-seed freely, potentially establishing themselves in such a way that they seem to thrive indefinitely.

Q

How is this plant used in landscaping?

A

Verbenas thrive in sunny conditions and make excellent companion plants for other sun-loving varieties such as coneflowers, coreopsis, lamb's ear, phlox, and petunias. Hybrid annual verbenas are known for their consistent blooming and are often used in pots or as bedding plants in gardens. They can be planted in groups or positioned as front-edging plants, where their sprawling nature is particularly advantageous. Many hybrids exhibit a trailing growth habit, making them ideal for hanging baskets, rock gardens, or gracefully cascading over short retaining walls. Some varieties spread out, effectively covering ground in sunny locations.

Q

My plants are getting leggy, what do I do?

A

When verbenas become leggy and sparse, it may indicate that the plant is reaching out for more light. Ensure that the plant gets a minimum of six hours of sunlight daily. If sunlight isn't the problem, consider pruning it back significantly and providing nourishment. This combination of pruning and feeding should encourage robust new growth and an abundance of blooms.

Q

How can I encourage more blooms?

A

Deadhead your spent flowers to encourage a longer bloom season.

Q

Can I grow in containers?

A

Verbena is often seen in hanging baskets combined with various flowers, serving as excellent "spillers" that cascade over the edges of the container. For container planting, any general-purpose potting mix can be used in well-draining containers of any material. Additionally, if verbena is growing in the ground, you can pot it up for indoor overwintering. Typically grown as annuals, potted verbenas generally do not need repotting and should be discarded at the end of the growing season. Perennial verbenas have a relatively short lifespan of two to three growing seasons and are not ideal as permanent houseplants. However, potted verbenas can be classified as warm-climate perennials, allowing you to bring them indoors to continue growing during winter. If you choose to move them inside, trim them back by one-third before the transition and place them in a spot that receives ample sunlight.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

10 - 16 inches

WIDTH

12 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late Spring to frost

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full to partial sun

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

AAS WINNER

2024

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

65 - 70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 12 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

1/4 inch

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 inches

Moss Verbena Sweetheart Kisses (Verbena Tenuisecta) - Kiss your summer worries goodbye with Sweetheart Kisses Verbena! This low-growing wonder, praised by AAS judges for its vibrant red, rose, pink, and a hint of white blooms, adds instant charm to any garden. Delicate, airy foliage (tenuisecta means “thinly cut”) forms a soft cushion, setting the stage for an explosion of color that lasts all season long. Sweetheart Kisses thrives in sun-drenched days and dry spells. Plant this versatile plant in the ground, let it grow as a stunning groundcover, or fill your containers with its cheerful blooms. And the best part? Sweetheart Kisses is a breeze to grow!

Start from seed and in just 55 days, your garden will be buzzing with butterflies and bees, all drawn to its irresistible nectar. So, give your garden a kiss of summer magic with ‘Sweetheart Kisses’ Verbena. It’s easy, eye-catching, and loved by pollinators.

2024 AAS Flower Winner. Kiss your summer worries goodbye with Sweetheart Kisses Verbena! This low-growing wonder, praised by AAS judges for its vibrant red, rose, pink, and a hint of white blooms, adds instant charm to any garden. Delicate, airy foliage (tenuisecta means "thinly cut") forms a soft cushion, setting the stage for an explosion of color that lasts all season long. Sweetheart Kisses thrives in sun-drenched days and dry spells. Plant this versatile plant in the ground, let it grow as a stunning groundcover, or fill your containers with its cheerful blooms. And the best part? Sweetheart Kisses is a breeze to grow! Start from seed and in just 55 days, your garden will be buzzing with butterflies and bees, all drawn to its irresistible nectar. So, give your garden a kiss of summer magic with 'Sweetheart Kisses' Verbena. It's easy, eye-catching, and loved by pollinators, What more could you ask for?

Common Questions

Q

How long do verbena plants live?

A

When cultivated as perennials, verbenas typically have a short lifespan, often lasting only two to three years. However, if you are growing a species type instead of a hybrid, these plants can self-seed freely, potentially establishing themselves in such a way that they seem to thrive indefinitely.

Q

How is this plant used in landscaping?

A

Verbenas thrive in sunny conditions and make excellent companion plants for other sun-loving varieties such as coneflowers, coreopsis, lamb's ear, phlox, and petunias. Hybrid annual verbenas are known for their consistent blooming and are often used in pots or as bedding plants in gardens. They can be planted in groups or positioned as front-edging plants, where their sprawling nature is particularly advantageous. Many hybrids exhibit a trailing growth habit, making them ideal for hanging baskets, rock gardens, or gracefully cascading over short retaining walls. Some varieties spread out, effectively covering ground in sunny locations.

Q

My plants are getting leggy, what do I do?

A

When verbenas become leggy and sparse, it may indicate that the plant is reaching out for more light. Ensure that the plant gets a minimum of six hours of sunlight daily. If sunlight isn't the problem, consider pruning it back significantly and providing nourishment. This combination of pruning and feeding should encourage robust new growth and an abundance of blooms.

Q

How can I encourage more blooms?

A

Deadhead your spent flowers to encourage a longer bloom season.

Q

Can I grow in containers?

A

Verbena is often seen in hanging baskets combined with various flowers, serving as excellent "spillers" that cascade over the edges of the container. For container planting, any general-purpose potting mix can be used in well-draining containers of any material. Additionally, if verbena is growing in the ground, you can pot it up for indoor overwintering. Typically grown as annuals, potted verbenas generally do not need repotting and should be discarded at the end of the growing season. Perennial verbenas have a relatively short lifespan of two to three growing seasons and are not ideal as permanent houseplants. However, potted verbenas can be classified as warm-climate perennials, allowing you to bring them indoors to continue growing during winter. If you choose to move them inside, trim them back by one-third before the transition and place them in a spot that receives ample sunlight.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

5 - 9

HEIGHT

8 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring through fall

BLOOM COLOR

Violet

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

65F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 25 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

Approximately 1000 verbena seeds covers 20 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 - 30 inches

Great with Pollinators

The butterflies cannot leave these Verbena plants alone!

Great with Pollinators

Verbena Seeds | Canadensis

How to Grow

Verbena seeds can be sown directly outdoors into prepared seedbeds. Late fall sowing is recommended as these flower seeds respond well to cold temperatures. If the Verbena seeds are planted in the spring, a cold treatment needs to be done before planting. Dampen a paper towel, spread the flower seeds on the towel and carefully roll the towel up. Place the damp towel with the seeds in a ziploc bag and seal it. Place the bag with Verbena seeds into the refrigerator for 4 weeks.

  • Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
  • Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
  • Average Germ Time: 10 - 25 days
Verbena Seeds | Canadensis

Groundcover Specifications

After the cold treatment, Verbena seed can be started in the spring or even indoors. Approximately 1,000 seeds covers 20 square feet.

  • Plant Spacing: 18 - 30 inches
  • Height: 8 inches
  • USDA Zones: 5 - 9
  • Season: Perennial

Verbena (Verbena Canadensis) - Starting Verbena seeds is a great way to establish this low-growing perennial that is commonly known as Rose Verbena, Homestead Verbena or Trailing Verbena. These easy-to-grow perennial ground cover plants have clusters of deep violet-rose colored blooms. Rose Verbena Canadensis is great in containers or hanging baskets. It thrives in sun and heat, but it will take some afternoon shade. Upright companions make a good contrast to the low-growing form of this Rose Verbena ground cover. It blooms spring to fall, and is ideal for a butterfly garden. Butterflies cannot leave Verbena plants alone.

Sow Verbena seeds directly outdoors onto a prepared seedbed. Fall plantings are recommended as the cold temperatures help to break the dormancy of the Verbena seeds. Verbena Canadensis care includes trimming back the plants when flowering becomes sparse to encourage fresh growth and flowers. 

Common Questions

Q

How long do verbena plants live?

A

When cultivated as perennials, verbenas typically have a short lifespan, often lasting only two to three years. However, if you are growing a species type instead of a hybrid, these plants can self-seed freely, potentially establishing themselves in such a way that they seem to thrive indefinitely.

Q

How is this plant used in landscaping?

A

Verbenas thrive in sunny conditions and make excellent companion plants for other sun-loving varieties such as coneflowers, coreopsis, lamb's ear, phlox, and petunias. Hybrid annual verbenas are known for their consistent blooming and are often used in pots or as bedding plants in gardens. They can be planted in groups or positioned as front-edging plants, where their sprawling nature is particularly advantageous. Many hybrids exhibit a trailing growth habit, making them ideal for hanging baskets, rock gardens, or gracefully cascading over short retaining walls. Some varieties spread out, effectively covering ground in sunny locations.

Q

My plants are getting leggy, what do I do?

A

When verbenas become leggy and sparse, it may indicate that the plant is reaching out for more light. Ensure that the plant gets a minimum of six hours of sunlight daily. If sunlight isn't the problem, consider pruning it back significantly and providing nourishment. This combination of pruning and feeding should encourage robust new growth and an abundance of blooms.

Q

How can I encourage more blooms?

A

Deadhead your spent flowers to encourage a longer bloom season.

Q

Can I grow in containers?

A

Verbena is often seen in hanging baskets combined with various flowers, serving as excellent "spillers" that cascade over the edges of the container. For container planting, any general-purpose potting mix can be used in well-draining containers of any material. Additionally, if verbena is growing in the ground, you can pot it up for indoor overwintering. Typically grown as annuals, potted verbenas generally do not need repotting and should be discarded at the end of the growing season. Perennial verbenas have a relatively short lifespan of two to three growing seasons and are not ideal as permanent houseplants. However, potted verbenas can be classified as warm-climate perennials, allowing you to bring them indoors to continue growing during winter. If you choose to move them inside, trim them back by one-third before the transition and place them in a spot that receives ample sunlight.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

8 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring through fall

BLOOM COLOR

Apricot

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

Cover seed lightly with peat moss

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds slightly moist to dry

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Great with Pollinators

Butterflies love apricot Verbena!

Great with Pollinators

Verbena Seeds | Apricot

How to Grow

Soak Verbena seeds in tepid water 24 hours prior to sowing. Sow the ground cover seeds in starter trays, using a sterilized peaty mix. Press Verbena seeds into the soil and lightly cover with peat moss. Verbena ground cover seeds need darkness for germination. Cover the starter tray with newspaper or black plastic with air holes cut into it and keep out of direct sun. Transplant Verbena seedlings into the garden 12 - 18 inches apart.

  • Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
  • Depth: Cover seed lightly with peat moss
  • Average Germ Time: 7 - 28 days
  • Moisture: Keep seeds slightly moist to dry
Verbena Seeds | Apricot

Flower Specifications

  • Height: 8 inches
  • USDA Zones: 3 - 10
  • Season: Annual

Verbena (Verbena Hybrids Nana Compacta Apricot) - Verbena is one of the garden essentials that bloom from spring to fall with very little fuss. This annual is easy-to-grow from Verbena seeds, and it's such a versatile little plant. Apricot Verbena flowers are particularly gorgeous in hanging baskets and containers, and they are great for edging a border or as general ground cover plants. In frost-free climates it is grown as a perennial, but most of us will grow it as an annual. These low growing ground cover plants grow in clumps that reach a height of approximately 8 inches.

Verbena plants like full sun, moderate water, and good drainage. Without good drainage they are prone to mildew. Verbena care includes trimming the plants back 1 - 2 times per season to keep them looking tidy and stimulate new bloom. You only need to fertilize Verbena ground cover plants once a year and this is usually done in the spring. Use a complete, balanced fertilizer that is not too high in nitrogen. Butterflies love apricot Verbena, but thankfully Verbena plants are deer and rabbit resistant.

How To Grow Verbena From Seed: Soak Verbena seeds in tepid water 24 hours prior to sowing. Sow the ground cover seeds in starter trays, using a sterilized peaty mix. Press Verbena seeds into the soil and lightly cover with peat moss. Verbena ground cover seeds need darkness for germination. Cover the starter tray with newspaper or black plastic with air holes cut into it and keep out of direct sun. Transplant Verbena seedlings into the garden 12 - 18 inches apart.

Common Questions

Q

How long do verbena plants live?

A

When cultivated as perennials, verbenas typically have a short lifespan, often lasting only two to three years. However, if you are growing a species type instead of a hybrid, these plants can self-seed freely, potentially establishing themselves in such a way that they seem to thrive indefinitely.

Q

How is this plant used in landscaping?

A

Verbenas thrive in sunny conditions and make excellent companion plants for other sun-loving varieties such as coneflowers, coreopsis, lamb's ear, phlox, and petunias. Hybrid annual verbenas are known for their consistent blooming and are often used in pots or as bedding plants in gardens. They can be planted in groups or positioned as front-edging plants, where their sprawling nature is particularly advantageous. Many hybrids exhibit a trailing growth habit, making them ideal for hanging baskets, rock gardens, or gracefully cascading over short retaining walls. Some varieties spread out, effectively covering ground in sunny locations.

Q

My plants are getting leggy, what do I do?

A

When verbenas become leggy and sparse, it may indicate that the plant is reaching out for more light. Ensure that the plant gets a minimum of six hours of sunlight daily. If sunlight isn't the problem, consider pruning it back significantly and providing nourishment. This combination of pruning and feeding should encourage robust new growth and an abundance of blooms.

Q

How can I encourage more blooms?

A

Deadhead your spent flowers to encourage a longer bloom season.

Q

Can I grow in containers?

A

Verbena is often seen in hanging baskets combined with various flowers, serving as excellent "spillers" that cascade over the edges of the container. For container planting, any general-purpose potting mix can be used in well-draining containers of any material. Additionally, if verbena is growing in the ground, you can pot it up for indoor overwintering. Typically grown as annuals, potted verbenas generally do not need repotting and should be discarded at the end of the growing season. Perennial verbenas have a relatively short lifespan of two to three growing seasons and are not ideal as permanent houseplants. However, potted verbenas can be classified as warm-climate perennials, allowing you to bring them indoors to continue growing during winter. If you choose to move them inside, trim them back by one-third before the transition and place them in a spot that receives ample sunlight.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

8 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring through fall

BLOOM COLOR

Rose

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

Cover seed lightly with peat moss

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds slightly moist to dry

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Verbena (Verbena Hybrids Nana Compacta Rose) - Growing Verbena ground cover seeds is so rewarding! This versatile little annual is a must have for the summer landscape. Verbena plants are great for hanging baskets, pots, or window boxes. They also make nice edging plants along the sunny border, or they can create a lovely ground cover for a sunny area. Verbena ground cover plants like full sun, moderate water, and good drainage. Verbena care includes providing a fertilizer for the plants once in the late spring and shearing back the Verbena plants 1 - 2 times per season to keep them tidy and to stimulate new blooms.

Soak Verbena seeds in tepid water 24 hours prior to sowing. Sow Verbena seeds in starter trays, using a sterilized peaty mix. Press the flower seeds into the soil and lightly cover with peat moss. Verbena ground cover seeds need darkness for germination. Cover the starter tray with newspaper or black plastic with air holes cut into it and keep out of direct sun. Transplant Verbena seedlings into the garden 12 - 18 inches apart.

Common Questions

Q

How long do verbena plants live?

A

When cultivated as perennials, verbenas typically have a short lifespan, often lasting only two to three years. However, if you are growing a species type instead of a hybrid, these plants can self-seed freely, potentially establishing themselves in such a way that they seem to thrive indefinitely.

Q

How is this plant used in landscaping?

A

Verbenas thrive in sunny conditions and make excellent companion plants for other sun-loving varieties such as coneflowers, coreopsis, lamb's ear, phlox, and petunias. Hybrid annual verbenas are known for their consistent blooming and are often used in pots or as bedding plants in gardens. They can be planted in groups or positioned as front-edging plants, where their sprawling nature is particularly advantageous. Many hybrids exhibit a trailing growth habit, making them ideal for hanging baskets, rock gardens, or gracefully cascading over short retaining walls. Some varieties spread out, effectively covering ground in sunny locations.

Q

My plants are getting leggy, what do I do?

A

When verbenas become leggy and sparse, it may indicate that the plant is reaching out for more light. Ensure that the plant gets a minimum of six hours of sunlight daily. If sunlight isn't the problem, consider pruning it back significantly and providing nourishment. This combination of pruning and feeding should encourage robust new growth and an abundance of blooms.

Q

How can I encourage more blooms?

A

Deadhead your spent flowers to encourage a longer bloom season.

Q

Can I grow in containers?

A

Verbena is often seen in hanging baskets combined with various flowers, serving as excellent "spillers" that cascade over the edges of the container. For container planting, any general-purpose potting mix can be used in well-draining containers of any material. Additionally, if verbena is growing in the ground, you can pot it up for indoor overwintering. Typically grown as annuals, potted verbenas generally do not need repotting and should be discarded at the end of the growing season. Perennial verbenas have a relatively short lifespan of two to three growing seasons and are not ideal as permanent houseplants. However, potted verbenas can be classified as warm-climate perennials, allowing you to bring them indoors to continue growing during winter. If you choose to move them inside, trim them back by one-third before the transition and place them in a spot that receives ample sunlight.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

8 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring through fall

BLOOM COLOR

Scarlet

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

Cover seed lightly with peat moss

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds slightly moist to dry

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Excellent Ground Cover

Verbena is a compact mounding plant with long stems that make it ideal for use as a low-growing ground cover plant.

Excellent Ground Cover

Vibrant Low-Growing Plant

How To Grow

It is best to soak verbena seeds in tepid water for 24 hours before sowing. Start the seeds indoors by sowing into starter trays with a sterilized peaty mix. Press the seeds into the soil and lightly cover with peat moss. Verbena seeds require darkness for germination, so cover the starter tray with newspaper or black plastic: make sure that these covers have air holes cut into them. Keep out of direct sun. After all danger of frost has passed, the seedlings can be transplanted directly into the garden at a spacing of 12-18 inches. These flowers will bloom from spring through fall.

  • Soil: well-drained with pH 5.8-7.2
  • Moisture: keep seeds slightly moist to dry
  • Sowing rate: 2-3 seeds per plant
Vibrant Low-Growing Plant

Plant Information

Scarlet verbena is a low-growing annual that grows in USDA zones 3 through 10. It makes for an excellent ground cover, and it is effective at attracting butterflies to your garden. Verbena is great for both cut arrangements and mixed plantings.

  • Bloom color: red
  • Bloom season: spring through fall
  • Plant height: 8 inches

Verbena (Verbena Hybrids Nana Compacta Scarlet) - Do you need a colorful, fast growing ground cover plant for your summer landscape? Look no further than this lovely, low-growing scarlet Verbena. These breathtaking scarlet Verbena flowers are easy to establish from Verbena seeds and they quickly form a dense mat with 2 1/2 - 3 inch bloom clusters that bloom non-stop from late spring until fall.

How To Grow Verbena From Seed: Soak Verbena ground cover seeds in tepid water 24 hours prior to sowing. Sow the seed in starter trays, using a sterilized peaty mix. Press Verbena seeds into the soil and lightly cover with peat moss. Verbena ground cover seeds need darkness for germination. Cover the starter tray with newspaper or black plastic with air holes cut into it and keep out of direct sun. Transplant Verbena seedlings into the garden 12 - 18 inches apart.

Want to do a mass Verbena planting? No problem! You can sow Verbena ground cover seeds directly outdoors in spring when frost season is completely over. Be patient, as these flower seeds can be slow to germinate, but just keep the seed moist with warm temperatures and before long you will have a beautiful ground cover. For the earliest blooms, start the Verbena seeds indoors for transplanting.

Common Questions

Q

How long do verbena plants live?

A

When cultivated as perennials, verbenas typically have a short lifespan, often lasting only two to three years. However, if you are growing a species type instead of a hybrid, these plants can self-seed freely, potentially establishing themselves in such a way that they seem to thrive indefinitely.

Q

How is this plant used in landscaping?

A

Verbenas thrive in sunny conditions and make excellent companion plants for other sun-loving varieties such as coneflowers, coreopsis, lamb's ear, phlox, and petunias. Hybrid annual verbenas are known for their consistent blooming and are often used in pots or as bedding plants in gardens. They can be planted in groups or positioned as front-edging plants, where their sprawling nature is particularly advantageous. Many hybrids exhibit a trailing growth habit, making them ideal for hanging baskets, rock gardens, or gracefully cascading over short retaining walls. Some varieties spread out, effectively covering ground in sunny locations.

Q

My plants are getting leggy, what do I do?

A

When verbenas become leggy and sparse, it may indicate that the plant is reaching out for more light. Ensure that the plant gets a minimum of six hours of sunlight daily. If sunlight isn't the problem, consider pruning it back significantly and providing nourishment. This combination of pruning and feeding should encourage robust new growth and an abundance of blooms.

Q

How can I encourage more blooms?

A

Deadhead your spent flowers to encourage a longer bloom season.

Q

Can I grow in containers?

A

Verbena is often seen in hanging baskets combined with various flowers, serving as excellent "spillers" that cascade over the edges of the container. For container planting, any general-purpose potting mix can be used in well-draining containers of any material. Additionally, if verbena is growing in the ground, you can pot it up for indoor overwintering. Typically grown as annuals, potted verbenas generally do not need repotting and should be discarded at the end of the growing season. Perennial verbenas have a relatively short lifespan of two to three growing seasons and are not ideal as permanent houseplants. However, potted verbenas can be classified as warm-climate perennials, allowing you to bring them indoors to continue growing during winter. If you choose to move them inside, trim them back by one-third before the transition and place them in a spot that receives ample sunlight.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

8 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring through fall

BLOOM COLOR

White

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

Cover seed lightly with peat moss

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds slightly moist to dry

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Verbena (Verbena Hybrids Nana Compacta White) - Verbena is a familiar summer annual that adds so much with so little effort! This white Verbena has a dwarf and compact growth habit which makes it ideal for growing as a ground cover plant. White Verbena flowers are perfect for free flowering hanging baskets, flowing out over the edge of pots or window sill boxes. Or use them as edging plants in the sunny border. These little white Verbena plants are so versatile! And, they bloom from late spring until fall and the first frost! Verbena care includes trimming the plant back a time or two during the season to neaten its appearance and to promote more blooming.

Soak Verbena seeds in tepid water 24 hours prior to sowing. Sow the seed in starter trays, using a sterilized peaty mix. Press white Verbena flower seeds into the soil and lightly cover with peat moss. Verbena ground cover seeds need darkness for germination. Cover the starter tray with newspaper or black plastic with air holes cut into it and keep out of direct sun. Transplant Verbena seedlings into the garden 12 - 18 inches apart.

Want to do a mass Verbena planting? No problem! You can sow Verbena ground cover seeds directly outdoors in spring when frost season is completely over. Be patient, as these flower seeds can be slow to germinate, but just keep the seed moist with warm temperatures and before long you will have a beautiful ground cover. For the earliest blooms, start the Verbena seeds indoors for transplanting.

Common Questions

Q

How long do verbena plants live?

A

When cultivated as perennials, verbenas typically have a short lifespan, often lasting only two to three years. However, if you are growing a species type instead of a hybrid, these plants can self-seed freely, potentially establishing themselves in such a way that they seem to thrive indefinitely.

Q

How is this plant used in landscaping?

A

Verbenas thrive in sunny conditions and make excellent companion plants for other sun-loving varieties such as coneflowers, coreopsis, lamb's ear, phlox, and petunias. Hybrid annual verbenas are known for their consistent blooming and are often used in pots or as bedding plants in gardens. They can be planted in groups or positioned as front-edging plants, where their sprawling nature is particularly advantageous. Many hybrids exhibit a trailing growth habit, making them ideal for hanging baskets, rock gardens, or gracefully cascading over short retaining walls. Some varieties spread out, effectively covering ground in sunny locations.

Q

My plants are getting leggy, what do I do?

A

When verbenas become leggy and sparse, it may indicate that the plant is reaching out for more light. Ensure that the plant gets a minimum of six hours of sunlight daily. If sunlight isn't the problem, consider pruning it back significantly and providing nourishment. This combination of pruning and feeding should encourage robust new growth and an abundance of blooms.

Q

How can I encourage more blooms?

A

Deadhead your spent flowers to encourage a longer bloom season.

Q

Can I grow in containers?

A

Verbena is often seen in hanging baskets combined with various flowers, serving as excellent "spillers" that cascade over the edges of the container. For container planting, any general-purpose potting mix can be used in well-draining containers of any material. Additionally, if verbena is growing in the ground, you can pot it up for indoor overwintering. Typically grown as annuals, potted verbenas generally do not need repotting and should be discarded at the end of the growing season. Perennial verbenas have a relatively short lifespan of two to three growing seasons and are not ideal as permanent houseplants. However, potted verbenas can be classified as warm-climate perennials, allowing you to bring them indoors to continue growing during winter. If you choose to move them inside, trim them back by one-third before the transition and place them in a spot that receives ample sunlight.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

3 - 9

HEIGHT

24 - 48 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid-summer and fall

BLOOM COLOR

Blue

GROWTH RATE

Medium

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Moist, well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

FOLIAGE COLOR

Dark green

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

65F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 25 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

Surface sow no more than 1/8 inch

SOWING RATE

1 ounce per 1,500 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

24 inches

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Verbena

Grow Verbena Seeds...

To have a plant that resembles a candelabra with blue flames!

Grow Verbena Seeds...

Verbena Seeds | Blue Vervain

How to Grow

Growing Blue Vervain seed is greatly rewarding! It is recommended to sow Verbena Hastata seeds directly outdoors in the late fall. The cold temperatures actually help to break the dormancy of the flower seed, so when spring temperatures warm, the Verbena seeds are ready to germinate. Broadcast the Verbena seeds in prepared soil. Lightly rake the seed under the soil. The sowing rate is 1 ounce per 1,500 square feet.

  • Depth: Surface sow no more than 1/8 inch
  • Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
  • Average Germ Time: 10 - 25 days
Verbena Seeds | Blue Vervain

Groundcover Specifications

Thin the Blue Vervain seedlings to 24 inches apart.

  • Height: 24 - 48 inches
  • USDA Zones: 3 - 9
  • Season: Perennial
  • Bloom Season: Mid-summer and fall

Verbena (Verbena Hastata Blue Vervain) - Start Verbena seeds and grow this flowering drought tolerant plant with numerous, pencil-like flower spikes that branch upwards like the arms of a candelabra. Commonly called Blue Vervain, some say the plant resembles a candelabra with blue flames! Each flower spike has a band of blue-purple flowers that begin opening at the bottom of the spike first, and then gradually open all the way to the top of the spike.

Bumblebees are among the important pollinators of this important Verbena Blue Vervain. The tall thin spikes of Blue Vervain plants grace the wet meadows of the United States in late summer. Verbena Hastata flowers are short-lived perennials that readily self-sow, and they can be found in wet meadows, wet river bottom lands, stream banks, slough peripheries, fields and waste areas.

Growing Blue Vervain seed is greatly rewarding! It is recommended to sow Verbena Hastata seeds directly outdoors in the late fall. The cold temperatures actually help to break the dormancy of the flower seed, so when spring temperatures warm, the Verbena seeds are ready to germinate. Broadcast the Verbena seeds in prepared soil that is weed free. Lightly rake the seed under the soil. Thin the Blue Vervain seedlings to 24 inches apart.

Approximately 100,000 seeds per ounce.

Common Questions

Q

How long do verbena plants live?

A

When cultivated as perennials, verbenas typically have a short lifespan, often lasting only two to three years. However, if you are growing a species type instead of a hybrid, these plants can self-seed freely, potentially establishing themselves in such a way that they seem to thrive indefinitely.

Q

How is this plant used in landscaping?

A

Verbenas thrive in sunny conditions and make excellent companion plants for other sun-loving varieties such as coneflowers, coreopsis, lamb's ear, phlox, and petunias. Hybrid annual verbenas are known for their consistent blooming and are often used in pots or as bedding plants in gardens. They can be planted in groups or positioned as front-edging plants, where their sprawling nature is particularly advantageous. Many hybrids exhibit a trailing growth habit, making them ideal for hanging baskets, rock gardens, or gracefully cascading over short retaining walls. Some varieties spread out, effectively covering ground in sunny locations.

Q

My plants are getting leggy, what do I do?

A

When verbenas become leggy and sparse, it may indicate that the plant is reaching out for more light. Ensure that the plant gets a minimum of six hours of sunlight daily. If sunlight isn't the problem, consider pruning it back significantly and providing nourishment. This combination of pruning and feeding should encourage robust new growth and an abundance of blooms.

Q

How can I encourage more blooms?

A

Deadhead your spent flowers to encourage a longer bloom season.

Q

Can I grow in containers?

A

Verbena is often seen in hanging baskets combined with various flowers, serving as excellent "spillers" that cascade over the edges of the container. For container planting, any general-purpose potting mix can be used in well-draining containers of any material. Additionally, if verbena is growing in the ground, you can pot it up for indoor overwintering. Typically grown as annuals, potted verbenas generally do not need repotting and should be discarded at the end of the growing season. Perennial verbenas have a relatively short lifespan of two to three growing seasons and are not ideal as permanent houseplants. However, potted verbenas can be classified as warm-climate perennials, allowing you to bring them indoors to continue growing during winter. If you choose to move them inside, trim them back by one-third before the transition and place them in a spot that receives ample sunlight.

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