Collecting and Storing Verbena Seeds: Pods, Not Petals

Verbena seeds are inside the round green pods that form after flowering—not in the dried petals.

Harvest & Storage

1. Cut swollen pods; place in paper bag 7 days to dry.
2. Rub pods to release seeds.
3. Store in zip-top bag in refrigerator ≥3 months (simulates winter).
4. Sow next spring.

Cold stratification breaks dormancy for reliable germination.