Hoary Vervain (Verbena stricta) Quick Facts:

Host plant to Common Buckeye Butterfly, nectar plant to many

Herbaceous perennial

Native to much of the US

Hardy in USDA zones 3-8

Prefers full sun

Prefers medium to dry conditions, is drought tolerant

Lavender flowers appear on spikes in summer

Grows 2-4 feet tall

Space to 1 foot apart

Seeds need 2 months cold stratification or can be fall/winter sown

Readily reseeds

Leaves are bitter to deer

Please see complete growing conditions and details for Hoary Vervain Plants (Verbena stricta) under our seed description