Verbena lasiostachys

Identification

Genus: Verbena Species: lasiostachys Variety: None Cultivar: None
Common names: Western Vervain and California Vervain.
 

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California Vervain, Common Vervain, Western Vervain - thumb
Verbena lasiostachys with a monarch butterfly - thumb
Verbena lasiostachys with California Dogface butterfly - thumb

Description

California Vervain is an aggressive perennial that is weedy in gardens. In the wild it is a pioneer species that is used by many native butterflies and other insects. In the garden it will grow to 2-3 ft. tall and be coverved with small blue verbena flowers. Native to most of California to Oregon. It should be considered when hydroseeding or planting for erosion control or if you really need butterflies in your garden.

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Characteristics

Verbena lasiostachys Western Vervain tolerates sand, clay, no drainage and seasonal flooding.

Verbena lasiostachys Western Vervain's foliage type is deciduous.
Verbena lasiostachys Western Vervain's flower color is blue.

Communities

Communities for Verbena lasiostachys Western Vervain:Chaparral, Mixed-evergreen Forest, Northern Oak Woodland, Riparian (rivers & creeks), Southern Oak Woodland and Central Oak Woodland.

Ranges for Verbena lasiostachys

ph: 6.00 to 8.00
usda: 4 to 10
height[m]: 0.50 to 1.00
width[m]: 0.50 to 1.00
rainfall[cm]: 50.00 to 900.00

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