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Verbena bonariensis Seeds

Lilac-purple flowers on tall, wiry, see-through stems

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Key benefits

  • Lilac-purple flowers on tall, wiry, see-through stems
  • One of the best plants for butterflies, bees and hoverflies
  • Flowers July to October, from the first year if sown early
  • Grows 90 to 150 cm tall and lasts well when cut
  • Packet of about 150 open-pollinated seeds

Verbena bonariensis floats clusters of lilac-purple flowers on tall, wiry stems, adding height to a border without blocking the view. Verbena bonariensis is one of the best plants you can grow for butterflies, with bees and hoverflies visiting from midsummer into autumn. Its stems are so slender that it can be planted at the front of a bed and seen through, and it threads beautifully through grasses, dahlias and prairie planting. The stems also last well when cut. Plants self-seed gently, so once established it usually keeps itself going.

Sowing and growing

  • Sow indoors February to April at 20 to 25°C, 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost
  • Depth: sow on the surface and press in lightly; do not cover
  • Germination: 2 to 4 weeks, sometimes erratic; a few weeks in the fridge first can help
  • Plant out in late May once frosts are over, about 50 cm apart
  • Position: full sun, in well-drained soil
  • Height: 90 to 150 cm; spread 30 to 60 cm
  • Flowers: July to October in the first year from an early sowing
  • Lifecycle: short-lived perennial, hardy in most UK gardens in well-drained soil; often self-seeds

What you receive: a packet of about 150 open-pollinated seeds from Piccolo Seeds, with growing instructions on the back.

Verbena is a staple of our plants for pollinators and summer flowering plants. Browse the full seed range.

How to use
  1. Sow indoors February to April at 20 to 25°C, 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost.
  2. Sow on the surface and press in lightly, without covering.
  3. Plant out in late May once frosts are over, about 50 cm apart.
  4. Grow in full sun in well-drained soil.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I sow Verbena bonariensis seeds?

Sow indoors from February to April in a warm propagator. Early sowings flower the same summer. If germination is slow, give the seed tray a few weeks in the fridge, then return it to the warmth.

Is Verbena bonariensis perennial?

Yes, it is a short-lived perennial. It survives most UK winters in free-draining soil but can be lost in cold, wet ground, so leave the old stems on over winter and cut back in spring. Self-sown seedlings usually fill any gaps.

Does Verbena bonariensis attract butterflies?

It is one of the most reliable butterfly plants for a UK garden. Peacocks, red admirals and small tortoiseshells feed on the flowers in late summer, along with bees and hoverflies.

What is your returns policy?

Changed your mind? You can return pots, gifts, accessories and other non-plant items. Email hello@growtropicals.com with your order number within 14 days of delivery, then send the item back within 14 days of telling us. You pay the return postage.

Items must come back unused and in their original condition. If an item has been used, we may reduce your refund by the value it has lost, and for used items this can be the full price.

Live plants cannot be returned because you have changed your mind, but they are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.

If something arrives damaged, faulty or wrong, email us with your order number and photos and we will put it right at no cost to you. Full details are in our returns policy.

When will my order arrive and how much is shipping?

Choose your delivery speed at checkout. Express orders placed before 1pm are dispatched the same day, otherwise the next working day. Standard orders are dispatched within 2 to 3 working days and Economy orders within 4 to 5 working days. Once dispatched, every order travels by 24 hour tracked courier.

Delivery is free on orders over £60 with Economy, over £100 with Standard and over £150 with Express. Below that, the charge depends on your basket total and is always shown at checkout before you pay. The full price list is in our shipping policy.

Orders without plants are dispatched Monday to Friday. If your order also includes plants, it goes out Monday to Thursday so the plants are not left in the courier network over the weekend. Delivery can take longer at busy times such as Black Friday and Christmas.

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