The Botanical Alphabet is a gardening and

typography project in which for each plant,

chosen from among the most beautiful

of the entire world's flora,

we have matched a typeface in an iconic

typographic style, for the pleasure of the soul

and mind and for a greener world.

A brand-new way to combine the joy of gardening

with the art of personal expression.

Spell out names, words, or special messages

with the eco-friendly seed packets,

each representing a letter of the alphabet.

V - VERBENA

THE PLANT

A garden treasure, with tall, elegant branching stems

holding several clusters of tiny lilac blooms.

THE TYPE

Vormgevers, a rigid grid-based typeface, created

by Wim Crouwel for a famous Stedelijk Museum poster.

Details:

Name: Verbena

Latin name: Verbena bonariensis

Seed quantity: 0,15 grams

Packet size: 9 x12,5 cm

Packet material: Made from paper produced

using tomato waste fibers, it can be disposed

of in biodegradable waste

Plant size: 90-120 cm height, 30-60 cm spread

Container size: Minimum 25 cm diameter

HOW TO GROW

SOWING

Outdoor Late spring, after last frost

Indoor 8-10 weeks before last frost

GERMINATION

Time 14-28 days

Temperature 20-25°C

HOW TO SOW

Direct sow Sow seeds on soil surface; press lightly but do not cover

Indoor Surface-sow in trays with light exposure

CARING

Light Full sun

Watering Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings 

Soil Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

Feeding Light feeding with balanced fertilizer during growing season

GROWING TIP

Verbena is highly attractive to butterflies and bees.

Deadhead to promote continuous blooms throughout the season.

HARVESTING

Harvest flowers when fully open. Verbena is often

used in fresh or dried arrangements.

INTERESTING FACTS

Fun fact 1

Verbena is known as the “plant of enchantment”

due to its historical associations with healing and love spells.

Fun fact 2

Native to South America, Verbena is prized for its tall,

airy stems that add height and movement to gardens.