Description
Quartz Purple Verbena is a dependable Verbena hybrida annual from the Quartz XP series, grown for saturated purple flower clusters and a neat mounded habit. Plants stay compact at about 10-12 inches tall and 12-14 inches wide, blooming from spring through frost in sunny beds, borders, mass plantings, and containers.
Why Grow It
- Rich velvety purple flower domes bring strong color contrast to containers, borders, and mass plantings.
- Quartz XP series is known for uniform growth, mildew resistance, and dependable summer performance.
- Compact mounds reach about 10-12 in. tall and 12-14 in. wide for tidy edging and planter use.
- Nectar-rich blooms attract butterflies and bees while continuing from spring through frost.
- Includes 25 seeds for annual flower gardens and patio color.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Verbena hybrida |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Warm-season annual |
| Mature height | 10-12 in. tall and 12-14 in. wide |
| Light | Full sun |
| Bloom or harvest window | Spring through frost in warm-season annual plantings |
| Seed count | 25 seeds |
| Flower color | Saturated velvety purple clusters with small pale centers |
| Sowing advice | Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost. Sow shallowly in a fine, well-drained mix, keep evenly moist, and transplant after frost once plants are hardened off. |
| Spacing | 10-14 in. apart in containers, borders, edging, or mass plantings |
| Germination | Often 14-28 days at 70-75 F with steady moisture; verbena seed can be slower or uneven |
Best For
- sunny containers
- annual borders
- mass plantings
- pollinator-friendly beds
- patio planters
- purple color themes
- summer bedding displays
Packet Details
Includes 25 seeds. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Verbena seedlings prefer bright light, good airflow, and well-drained soil after germination.
FAQ
What is Quartz XP Purple Verbena?
It is a Verbena hybrida annual in the Quartz XP series, selected for uniform growth, purple flower clusters, and reliable garden performance.
Is this good for containers?
Yes. The compact 10-12 in. mound and 12-14 in. spread fit containers, edging, and mixed annual planters.
Does verbena attract pollinators?
Yes. The nectar-rich flower clusters can attract butterflies and bees when grown in a pesticide-free garden.
When does it bloom?
In suitable warm-season conditions, Quartz Purple Verbena can bloom from spring through frost with steady care.
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