Hoary Vervain (Verbena stricta)
Though hoary vervain is common and widespread throughout the Central and Eastern US, the Pacific Northwest sits on the western fringe of its native range. This showy, electric purple wildflower tolerates droughty, sunny areas well and makes an excellent addition to prairie-inspired plantings. If left to its own devices, this species will self-seed and gently spread from where planted.
Several different verbena’s are native to the Pacific Northwest, with some growing as mat-forming groundcovers (V. bracteata) and others tall, colorful spires (V. hastata). Hoary vervain offers both drought hardiness, typically limited to the more compact species, and very showy flowers, which are usually limited to the drought-tender species.
Plants are sold in either 1 quart or 1 trade gallon pots.
Though hoary vervain is common and widespread throughout the Central and Eastern US, the Pacific Northwest sits on the western fringe of its native range. This showy, electric purple wildflower tolerates droughty, sunny areas well and makes an excellent addition to prairie-inspired plantings. If left to its own devices, this species will self-seed and gently spread from where planted.
Several different verbena’s are native to the Pacific Northwest, with some growing as mat-forming groundcovers (V. bracteata) and others tall, colorful spires (V. hastata). Hoary vervain offers both drought hardiness, typically limited to the more compact species, and very showy flowers, which are usually limited to the drought-tender species.
Plants are sold in either 1 quart or 1 trade gallon pots.
Though hoary vervain is common and widespread throughout the Central and Eastern US, the Pacific Northwest sits on the western fringe of its native range. This showy, electric purple wildflower tolerates droughty, sunny areas well and makes an excellent addition to prairie-inspired plantings. If left to its own devices, this species will self-seed and gently spread from where planted.
Several different verbena’s are native to the Pacific Northwest, with some growing as mat-forming groundcovers (V. bracteata) and others tall, colorful spires (V. hastata). Hoary vervain offers both drought hardiness, typically limited to the more compact species, and very showy flowers, which are usually limited to the drought-tender species.
Plants are sold in either 1 quart or 1 trade gallon pots.
Life Cycle: Perennial
Hardiness: Zone 3-8
Care Requirements: Very Low
Drought Tolerance: High
Pollinator Value: High
Light Requirements: Full sun to half shade