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White Vervain (Verbena urticifolia)

Verbena urticifolia, commonly known as White Vervain, is a slender perennial herb with delicate white flowers blooming in summer. It's native to North America.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Tolerates clay and sandy soils.

Temperature

Ideal Growing Range

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light Feeding

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.

Water

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Tolerates clay and sandy soils.

Temperature

Ideal Growing Range

18-24 °C

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light Feeding

Fertilize sparingly in spring.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1.8 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Opposite, toothed

Flower Size

0.3-0.5 cm

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Synonyms
Verbena curtisii Moldenke
Verbena diffusa Poir.
Verbena incarnata Raf.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyVerbenaceae
  • genusVerbena
  • speciesVerbena urticifolia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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