Verbena stricta (Hoary Vervain) Size:32 Flat Wet-Mesic to Dry-Mesic Soils

Wet-Mesic to Dry-Mesic Soils

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Seeding in late spring through mid-summer often leads to problems as the summer heat slows or stops grass development of our cool-season grasses and they are often stressed from drought

Vernonia fasciculata (Common Ironweed) is a tall native perennial that has distinctive intensely deep purple flowers

Photo 1 By: By Rob Routledge

Verbena stricta (Hoary Vervain) Size:32 Flat Wet-Mesic to Dry-Mesic SoilsVerbena stricta is a native of prairies and savannas, Hoary Vervain thrives in dry mesic to dry soils with good drainage, but can still perform is normal soils as well. Attractive grey green foliage is quite fuzzy positioned along square stems. Tall spikes of blue flowers trickle out blossoms all summer. A favorite of native pollinators and seeds are consumed by songbirds. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil Conditions Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry Height 2' 3'