Verbena stricta - Lavendel-ijzerhard (15)

Hoogte: 100 cm.

Bloeit: jul-sep

Type: HP

Winterhard in: zones 4-9 (-20C)

Beschrijving:
Een imposante plant met tamelijk groot blad waarvan maaggenezende thee wordt getrokken. De bloeikaarsjes zijn lilaroze en lokken insecten.

Zaai-instructies: Kiem in 21-30 dagen, 18-21C

Plant-instructies: Geen speciale eisen, zon of halfschaduw

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Description:

The blue spires are a real standout in the late summer prairie. An important nectar source for butterflies, Hoary Vervain is an important component of butterfly gardens, and the leaves are the larval host food for caterpillars. The seeds are important for many small birds and mammals. Very drought resistant, and non-aggressive,

Height: 100 cm.

Flowers: jul-sep

Type: HP

Hardy in: zones 4-9 (-20 Celsius)

Sowing instructions: Sow Feb-Mar on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays. Lightly cover the seed with a sprinkle of fine grade vermiculite. Keep at a temperature of between 18-21 Celsius. After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Germination will usually take 21-30 days, but can be erratic. After initial moistening of compost , do not moisten again until after germination, as Verbena like to germinate in almost dry conditions.

Planting instructions: No special requirements, sun or partial shade.