Vervain

Verbena officinalis
Verbenaceae

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

Description

Perennial herb to 80 cm in height, stems tetragonal; upper leaves to 7 cm long and 3 cm wide, deeply incised or 1-2-pinnatifid, the lower leaves smaller, entire or subentire; inflorescence paniculate, spikes dense, elongating to 35 cm; corolla lilac or pale pink.

Source of plant

Richters, J.L. Hudson, Seedsman

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

food