Verbena lasiostachys

$3.95 – $13.20

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Western vervain

Western vervain, a dicot, is a perennial herb that grows throughout many regions in California. It can grow aggressively, but is great for erosion control and attracts loads of butterflies and pollinators.

Verbena adapts to many garden conditions, usually growing between 2-3 ft tall and 4-5 ft wide. This plant has a long bloom period beginning in April and lasting until September. Purple-blue flowers are densely clustered on tall green stalks.

A great choice for containers and mixed borders. The violet flowers look great paired with seaside daisy, yarrow, monkeyflower, and gumplant.

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand, Rocky

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Deer Resistant, Attracts Birds, Erosion Control

 

Ecological Value

A pioneer species that is used by many native butterflies and other insects.
Container

4"O, D-16-O, RP, TB2, 1-Gal, 4", 4"S, D-16
Historical Uses

Verbena species have been widely used medicinally, serving as a sedative, diaphoretic, diuretic, bitter tonic, antispasmodic, and mild coagulant.
Distribution

native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America.
Elevation

Between 0 and 8202 feet
Communities
Habitat

It is widespread and occurs in many types of habitat, including California chaparral and woodlands and the Sierra Nevada

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