Purpletop Vervain

Verbena incompta

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Verbenaceae
Genus:
Verbena
Species:
Verbena incompta

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual | Biennial | Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Subshrub
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov
Bloom Colors:
lavender, purple

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Canada: Ontario, Quebec

Reported Fauna Sightings

Bees: Brown-belted bumble bee (Bombus griseocollis), Brown-belted bumble bee (Bombus griseocollis)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate