A vigorous grower with deep-purple flowers on dark-green foliage. A Georgia Gold Medal winner. Use as a border plant or ground-cover—the foliage creeps and covers relatively fast. Low maintenance; drought tolerant once established. Attracts butterflies and is deer resistant.
Production Location: Florida
Tray Size: 72 plants
Common Name: Vervain
USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 - 10
Mature Height: 12 inches
Color: Purple
Exposure: Full Sun
Cell Size: 72 cell tray. Depth 2.35". Volume (max. dry) cubic inches: 2.23
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 65-75 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 0.6-0.9
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 6 - 8 weeks
Growing Info: Pinch after transplant.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at medium levels of 150 - 200 ppm N
Moisture Level: Allow plants to dry between ample waterings.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Spider mites
Vernalization Requirements: Not required.
Supplemental Lighting: Plants benefit with 14+ hours photoperiod.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Long Day
Other: None
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 65-75 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 0.6-0.9
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 6 - 8 weeks
Growing Info: Pinch after transplant.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at medium levels of 150 - 200 ppm N
Moisture Level: Allow plants to dry between ample waterings.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Spider mites
Vernalization Requirements: Not required.
Supplemental Lighting: Plants benefit with 14+ hours photoperiod.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Long Day
Other: None
