Dakota Mock Vervain
Glandularia bipinnatifida
Also listed as Verbena bipinnatifida
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A low-growing native perennial with finely divided foliage and clusters of pink to purple flowers that bloom throughout the warm season. It is drought-tolerant and attracts butterflies, making it ideal for xeriscape gardens.
Why grow it
Dakota mock vervain offers a lower-growing alternative to taller verbena species, typically reaching 12-18 inches, making it better suited to front-of-border positions and containers. Its finely divided foliage provides fine texture throughout the season, and it blooms reliably across the warm months with minimal supplemental water in most dryland regions. Compared to other native vervains, it establishes quickly from seed and performs consistently across a wider range of soil types without special amendment.
Watch out for
In areas with high humidity or poor drainage, powdery mildew can develop on foliage, particularly if air circulation is limited. The plant may self-seed prolifically in favorable conditions, which some gardeners welcome but others may need to manage in smaller garden spaces or mixed plantings.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Verbenaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southwest United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A low-growing native perennial with finely divided foliage and clusters of pink to purple flowers that bloom throughout the warm season. It is drought-tolerant and attracts butterflies, making it ideal for xeriscape gardens.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Dakota Mock Vervain grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Dakota mock vervain offers a lower-growing alternative to taller verbena species, typically reaching 12-18 inches, making it better suited to front-of-border positions and containers. Its finely divided foliage provides fine texture throughout the season, and it blooms reliably across the warm months with minimal supplemental water in most dryland regions. Compared to other native vervains, it establishes quickly from seed and performs consistently across a wider range of soil types without special amendment.
Watch out for
In areas with high humidity or poor drainage, powdery mildew can develop on foliage, particularly if air circulation is limited. The plant may self-seed prolifically in favorable conditions, which some gardeners welcome but others may need to manage in smaller garden spaces or mixed plantings.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Verbenaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southwest United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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