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Verbena stricta

*Hoary Vervain*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Soil: Xeric(Dry)
Sun: Full
Height: 2'-3'
Color: Light pink- lavender
Blooms: June-September
Flowers: The flower head is a long thin spike of tube-like flowers. There are several spikes per plant. The flowers are about 1/8" wide, with 5 petals, 4 stamens and 1 pistil.
Leaves: The stalkless oval leaves are thick and hairy.

Suggested Uses:

A plant of the upland prairies, this wildflower is a very useful plant for upland shoreline and prairie restoration projects. It grows well on sandy, gravelly soils and is quite showy!

Interesting Facts

Medicinal Uses: Tea from the leaves was used to treat stomach aches.
Food Uses: Native Americans ground flour from the roasted seeds.
Name: "Verbena" is Latin for "Sacred Plant."

Option	Price	Quantity
Seed Packets (at least 25 seeds)	$2.95
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.25
6-pack	$6.95
5 3/4-inch pots	$7.95

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Do not use native plants for food or medicine based on the information in this website. The information listed here is included for entertainment only, not as a recommendation. Please do not eat any native plants!

Morning Sky Greenery is a Minnesota Native Plant Nursery, growing native plants for shoreline restoration, raingardens and infiltration basins, and backyard butterfly, birdwatcher and pollinator gardens. We carry many native plants of North America, specifically midwest varieties. We have the expertise and the plants available to make any size native landscape or garden project a success!

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