Vervain - Verbena bonariensis
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.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Lifespan | annual |
|---|---|
| Comment | good for pollinators |
| Verbena bonariensis | |
| Seed spacing in the row | 40 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 30 cm |
| Sowing depth | 0-0.5 cm |
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.