Image: Denis Bastianelli (CC BY) via iNaturalist
Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Verbena officinalis
Common Vervain
Flower Color
Description
An erect, branched, perennial wildflower to 70cm, with roughly hairy, deeply lobed leaves. In late summer it produces wiry spikes bearing numerous tiny pale purple flowers
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Upright
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.7 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenPrairie plantingWildflower meadowWildlife gardens
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| VS1146J | €4.82 | |
| VS1146R | €3.60 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.