Verbena stricta
$3.50 – $8.95
Description
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.”
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Additional information
Weight | 1 lbs |
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Dimensions | N/A |
Size | 6-pack, 3 1/2-inch pots, 5 3/4-inch pots, Seed Packets (at least 25 seeds) |
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