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b194
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b194 (Verbena bonariensis)
A pretty, summer-flowering annual. 'Bulky' showy growth habit, approx. 120 cm in height. Purple flowers very attractive to pollinators. Early sowing reommended, as it requires low temperatures for germination.
Lifespan: annual
Comment: good for pollinators
Positive for pollinators: Yes
Seed spacing between the row: 30 cm
Seed spacing in the row: 40 cm
Sowing depth: 0-0.5 cm
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Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.