Description
(Verbena stricta)
A resilient native wildflower with tall spikes of vibrant purple-blue flowers that bloom throughout summer. Its silvery-green, fuzzy leaves add texture to the landscape, making it a beautiful and drought-tolerant choice for pollinator gardens and prairie plantings.
Characteristics:
• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy to rocky soil
• Blooming Period: Summer to early fall
• Height: 2–4 feet
• Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; provides seeds for birds in fall