| Botanical Name: | Verbena |
| Life Cycle: | annuals, perennials |
| Planting Time: | spring |
| Height: | 12" to 18" |
| Exposure: | full sun to light shade |
| Soil: | average, well-drained, evenly moist soil |
| Hardiness: | depends on variety |
| Bloom Time: | spring through early fall |
| Flower: | shades of pink, red or purple |
| Foliage: | dark green |
| Propagation: | seeds and cuttings |
| Suggested Use: | beds, borders, pots, hanging baskets, rock gardens, and edging |
| Growing Hints: | The easiest and most no fuss way to grow Verbena is to purchase plants. You can also start them from seed 8 to 10 weeks before the last spring frost date. Seeds may take up to a month to germinate so be prepared to wait. Start them in individual peat pots, two seeds to a pot. After careful hardening off, transplant outdoors at 10 to 12 inch intervals. When plants become well established, snip off center stem to encourage bushier growth. |
| Interesting Facts: | Verbena attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. You can save your verbena plants for next year by taking cuttings and bringing them indoors to a sunny windowsill until warm weather returns. |
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