Zone 8 · Garden Verbena
Planting Garden Verbena in Zone 8
Verbena × hybrida
✅ Garden Verbena thrives in zone 8 (hardy 2–11)
Can I plant today?
✅ Safe to plant Garden Verbena outside
Last frost has passed. Transplant after last frost. Long-blooming container or front-of-bed filler.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around March 15
Zone's first frost
around November 15
Bloom window
June – October
Peak bloom
July
Sun required
full sun
Mature height
12"
Spacing
12" apart
Type
annual
How to plant Garden Verbena in zone 8
Transplant after last frost. Long-blooming container or front-of-bed filler.
💡 In zone 8, start seeds indoors around January — about 6 weeks before your last frost.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Garden Verbena peaks in July. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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