VERBENA stricta (Hoary Vervain)
Verbena stricta, also known as hoary vervain, is a clump-forming perennial with white pubescence on its gray-green leaves and stems. It can be found in prairies, glades, thickets, fields, waste land, and along railroads and roadsides in Missouri. The second year after seeding, plants typically bloom. Drought resistance is strong.
Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
---|---|---|
0.5OZ | 15,625 | 250 |
1OZ | 31,250 | 500 |
1/4LB | 125,000 | 2,000 |
1/2LB | 250,000 | 4,000 |
1LB | 500,000 | 8,000 |
5LB | 2,500,000 | 40,000 |
Scientific Name: Verbena Stricta
Common Name: Hoary Vervain
Plant Type: Perennials
Family: Verebenaceae
Zone: 4 to 7
Native Range: North America
Full Growth Height: 24-36"
Width in Across: 12-24 "
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: May to September
Flower: Showy
Pollinators: Butterflies, Birds, Humming Birds
Flower Color: Blue-Purple
Tolerate: Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Water Requirement: Dry, Moderate
Maintenance: Low
Soil Type: Loam, Sand, Well-Drained
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Uses: Beds and Borders, Informal and Cottage, Prairies and Meadows, Road Sides, Banks and Slopes