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Genus: Verbena Species: stricta Common Name: Hoary Vervain Family: Verbenaceae Order: Lamiales Native: Massachusette to Montana, south to northern Mexico Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 3 to 5 feet Width: 1 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Purple or blue Propagation: Seed or stem cutting Zone: 4-9 Note: This plant is suitable for prairie gardens and perennial borders. Prefers sunny, moderately dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.

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File last updated: 2007.

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