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Texas vervain

Texas vervain

Verbena halei

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 8a – Zone 10b

Texas vervain is a native wildflower with delicate purple-pink flowers on slender stems, ideal for xeriscape gardens and naturalized plantings. It thrives in hot, dry conditions and attracts pollinators with minimal care.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–2′ tall × 1.5–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

high
Zone 8aZone 10b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 10b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Texas and south-central United States

Native to: Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico

Function & Care

erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed

Companion Planting

Plants well with