Narrowleaf Vervain
(Verbena simplex)
Narrowleaf Vervain (Verbena simplex)
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Reuven Martin
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Photo by: Reuven Martin | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Reuven Martin | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-08-10T17:40:44-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Verbena simplex, commonly known as Narrowleaf Vervain, is a deciduous perennial herb native to open woodlands, grasslands, and along stream banks in the Central and Eastern USA and Southern Canada. It typically grows to a height of 1 foot (0.3 meters) and a width of 0.5 feet (0.2 meters). This plant features slender stems and narrow leaves, with small, tubular, purple flowers that bloom in the summer and are moderately showy. The flowers are attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.
Narrowleaf Vervain is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor soils, making it a good choice for xeriscaping and naturalized areas. It is often used in wildflower gardens, borders, and as a component of pollinator-friendly plantings. It requires full sun to perform well and prefers well-drained soils. While generally low-maintenance, it can spread by self-seeding, which may be undesirable in some garden settings.CC BY-SA 4.0
Narrowleaf Vervain is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor soils, making it a good choice for xeriscaping and naturalized areas. It is often used in wildflower gardens, borders, and as a component of pollinator-friendly plantings. It requires full sun to perform well and prefers well-drained soils. While generally low-maintenance, it can spread by self-seeding, which may be undesirable in some garden settings.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.8-2.5 feet
- Width: 0.16-0.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Purple
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium, High
- Drainage: Fast, Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Native to open woodlands, grasslands, and along stream banks
Other Names
Common Names: Narrow-Leaf Vervain , Narrow-Leaved Vervain , Simple Vervain , Verveine Simple , Simple Verbena
Scientific Names: Verbena simplex
GBIF Accepted Name: Verbena simplex Lehm.