Hoary vervain typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and June.
hoary vervain
Verbena stricta
Hoary vervain (Verbena stricta) is a bushy erect perennial with tall mounds of hairy, grey-green foliage in upright clusters. It has spikes of small, lavender-blue flowers that bloom in mid-summer. This drought tolerant plant grows well in full sun and has an extensive root system that makes it a good choice for erosion control. Hoary vervain is also a great addition to garden beds, meadows, and other wild areas, and it even self-seeds to form colorful ground covers. The leaves of this species have been used medicinally for centuries to treat headaches and toothaches, among other ailments.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 7
Flowers:
Blue-purple Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Soil:
Sandy Loamy Rocky
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Hoary vervain needs to be watered deeply but infrequently. Water the plant when the topsoil feels dry to the touch. Generally, it should be watered every 1-2 weeks during the spring, summer and fall months. In winter, the plant should be only watered once a month or even less. Try to avoid overwatering, as this can contribute to root rot.
sunlight
Hoary vervain thrives in full sunlight, so it's important to make sure your plant is in a location that gets 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight every day. During the summer months, direct sunlight should begin early in the morning and end around mid-afternoon. During the winter months, the plant will need direct sunlight from mid-morning until early afternoon. Hoary vervain may also benefit from light shade during the hottest parts of the day. For optimal growth, this plant species should not be in direct sunlight for more than 8 hours a day.
pruning
Hoary Vervain should be pruned back in early spring to promote optimal growth and fullness. Pruning should be done lightly, removing only the dieback or dead foliage. Pruning more than necessary will reduce bloom yield, so it should only be pruned when absolutely necessary. To maintain its height, prune the entire plant back to the same height each year.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Oct
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Dec
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Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Hoary vervain typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and June.
