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Hoary Vervain
Verbena stricta

Other common names: Mullein-leaved Vervain

Other scientific names: Verbena rigens

Family: Vervain Family (Verbenaceae)

Group: Vervains

Flowers: Summer;  Blue/Violet;  5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Opposite/Whorled, Simple, Toothed

Height: 75-100 cm (29-39 in)

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 282   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: stricta: upright


Photographs: 57 photographs available, of which 1 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Hoary Vervain (Verbena stricta)
Photograph by Graham Buck


Range map for Hoary Vervain (Verbena stricta)

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