Verbena stricta
Common name: Hoary Vervain
Hoary Vervain is the more showy of the two vervains that we offer. In contrast to the Blue Vervain, this plant enjoys dry and well drained soils. If planted in disturbed areas without much competition, it can spread quite aggressively. However, it behaves quite well if placed with other robust vegetation. Somewhat short lived, but will reseed in abundance. Its flowers attract a wide range of pollinators, and a variety of songbirds enjoy its seeds, particularly in winter months.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forbs
Soil type
Dry, Dry Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Road-side/Salt Tolerant
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Wetlands
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Fast
Flower color
Purple
Fall color
Orange Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 2 Feet
- Mature width
- 1 Feet
- Max height
- 4 Feet
- Max width
- 3 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Pollinator hot spot