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Soil: Wet,Mesic
Sun: Full
Height: 1-3.5'
Color: Purple
Blooms: Jul-Sep
Flowers: The flower head is a long thick spike of tube-like flowers that bloom from the bottom up. There are several spikes per plant. The flowers are about 1/4" wide, with 5 petals, 4 stamens, and 1 pistil.
Leaves: The opposite leaves are 4-6" long, lance-shaped, rough textured and toothed. They grow on a square, grooved stem.
Suggested Uses:
Butterflies, Cut, Prolific
Interesting Facts
Food Uses: The roasted seeds can be ground into flour.
Other Uses: Attractive to butterflies.
More Info: Sometimes confused with mints due to its square stem.
Name: "Verbena" is Latin for "Sacred Plant."
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