Verbena lasiostachys
$4.50 – $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. |
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| 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 |
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| Habitat | It is widespread and occurs in many types of habitat, including California chaparral and woodlands and the Sierra Nevada |
