narrowleaf vervain
Verbena simplex
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Sizeup to 2.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom color
- Purple
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Narrowleaf vervain (Verbena simplex) is a perennial for meadow gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry soil. It has narrow leaves and purple flowers that are a third of an inch (8 mm) long. Butterflies visit the blooms. It also makes a good rock garden plant.
Pairs well with Maximilian sunflower, Purple lovegrass, and Blue stem goldenrod.
Native range
AL, AR, CT, DC, and 29 more places. See all 33
AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, and WV; ON.