Verbena urticifolia

white vervain

White vervain stands out with delicate, white flowers and a dramatic, arching form. This plant has tremendous ecological value; the flowers attract a number of pollinators, it is a host plant to insects, and the seeds are eaten by songbirds.  


Height: 3-6 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wet
• Average
Ecoregion
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Host Plant
• Attracts Hummingbirds
• Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Songbirds
• Attracts Bees
Tolerance
• Urban Environment
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Meadow garden
• Rain Garden
• Naturalize
Growth Habit
• Compact/Clumping


North American Distribution


Arthur Haines (c) Arthur Haines
Arthur Haines (c) Arthur Haines
Arthur Haines (c) Arthur Haines
Arthur Haines (c) Arthur Haines
Lawrence Newcomb (c) Native Plant Trust
Lawrence Newcomb (c) Native Plant Trust