Western Vervain

Description

Western Vervain (Verbena lasiostachys) is a California native species that is drought tolerant and grows well in nutrient deficient / low organic matter soils. Produces elegant spires of light purple flowers that make an excellent forage for bees and butterflies – not to mention other native pollinators.

Planting Details
In warmer climates, seeds are ideally cold stratified/conditioned(to increase the rate of germination), or fall sown outdoors when cold conditions begin to set in.

Specifications
Common Name:Western Vervain
Scientific Name:Verbena lasiostachys
:A drought tolerant vervain species native to the West Coast throughout California to Southern Oregon.
Plant Lifespan:Perennial
Cold Hardiness (F):Zone 9b (25 to 30)
Light Requirements:Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)/Part Shade
Seed In:Late Winter
Seeding Depth:Surface
Days to Sprout:10-21
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):60-86
Plant Spacing:1-2 ft.
Plant Height:2 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:80-90