Plant Profile

Hoary Vervain - (Verbena stricta) is a North American native wildflower in the Verbenaceae family that is abundant throughout the central part of the US. It is found in prairies, thickets, fields and is drought tolerant, preferring medium to dry sandy, rocky or clay soils with good drainage. 

Hoary Vervain is a clump-forming plant that naturalizes by self-seeding so deadhead to control spread if desired. When started from seed, it blooms in the second year, attracting butterflies and bees to its spikes of blue-purple (rarely pink) flowers. The leaves, stems and flowers have hairs giving it its common name.

Plant in full sun in well-drained soils and don't overwater. Use in a dry sunny location, in a rock garden or naturalized settings as prairies or meadows.