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white vervain

white vervain

Verbena urticifolia

perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3aZone 9b

White vervain is a native North American wildflower with slender, upright stems and small white flowers arranged in delicate spikes. It thrives in sunny locations and tolerates dry to moderate moisture, making it useful for naturalized gardens and pollinator plantings.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–4′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Function & Care

medicinalwildlife benefitpollinator nectary

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed