Verbena stricta (Hoary Vervain)
Hoary Vervain, Hoary Verbena, Tall Vervain, Woolly Verbena
Verbena stricta (Hoary Vervain) is a vigorous, clump-forming perennial boasting showy spires of small blue-purple flowers borne in pencil-like, terminal panicles. Blooming from late spring to fall, the blossoms open from the bottom upwards for a long-lasting display. Rich in nectar, they attract butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators. They rise above the foliage of coarsely-toothed, gray-green leaves. Hoary Vervain is an attractive perennial for the wildlife garden or butterfly garden.
- Grows up to 2-4 ft. high (60-120 cm) and 18-24 in. wide (45-60 cm). Will self-seed to form colonies where happy.
- Performs best in full sun in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant , Verbena stricta thrives on dry soils and well-drained loamy soils.
- Great for borders, meadows, prairies, native plant gardens or informal/naturalized areas.
- Virtually pest and disease free.
- Remove the spent flowering spikes to prevent undesired self-seeding.
- Easily grown from seed.
- Native to North America.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 7 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Verbena |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 2' – 4' (60cm – 120cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Washington, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Southwest, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 7 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Verbena |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 2' – 4' (60cm – 120cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Washington, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Southwest, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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