Botanical Alphabet Seed Pack - V - Verbena

THE PLANT
A garden treasure, with tall, elegant branching stems holding several clusters of tiny lilac blooms.
THE TYPE
Vormgevers, a rigid grid-based typeface, created by Wim Crouwel for a famous Stedelijk Museum poster.
 
Name 
Verbena
Variety 
Latin name 
Verbena bonariensis
Seed quantity 
0,15 grams
Packet size
9 x 12,5 cm
Packet material
Made from paper produced using tomato waste fibers, it can be disposed of in biodegradable waste
Plant size
90-120 cm height, 30-60 cm spread
Container size
Minimum 25 cm diameter
 
Sowing
Outdoor Late spring, after last frost
Indoor 8-10 weeks before last frost
Germination
Time 14-28 days
Temperature 20-25°C
How to sow
Direct sow Sow seeds on soil surface; press lightly but do not cover
Indoor Surface-sow in trays with light exposure
Caring
Light Full sun 
Watering Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings 
Soil Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Feeding Light feeding with balanced fertilizer during growing season
Growing tip
Verbena is highly attractive to butterflies and bees. Deadhead to promote continuous blooms throughout the season.
Harvesting
Harvest flowers when fully open. Verbena is often used in fresh or dried arrangements.