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Hoary Vervain

Verbena stricta, Verbenaceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Purple Prairie CloverDalea purpurea
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
False SunflowerHeliopsis helianthoides
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Purple LovegrassEragrostis spectabilis
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Prairie JunegrassKoeleria macrantha
Pollinator SharingNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Virginia Saltmarsh MallowKosteletzkya virginica

Both are robust plants that can compete intensely for resources in wetland margins and disturbed areas

Uses

Functions

Pollinator Support

Common Questions

What zones does Hoary Vervain grow in?

Hoary Vervain grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Hoary Vervain?

Good companions for Hoary Vervain include Purple Prairie Clover, False Sunflower, Purple Lovegrass, Prairie Junegrass.

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