# rose vervain (*Glandularia canadensis*) Rose vervain is a pretty flower that blooms in bright colors. It attracts butterflies and bees, making gardens lively and fun! - **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 2 - **Habitat:** Grasslands ![rose vervain](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Glandularia_canadensis_%281327432220%29.jpg&width=800) Photo: Carl Lewis, CC BY 2.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Glandularia_canadensis_%281327432220%29.jpg) ## Appearance The rose vervain has clusters of vibrant pink to purple flowers, each a tiny star, creating a cheerful display. Its low-growing, spreading habit forms a lush carpet of deeply lobed green leaves, making it distinct from taller garden plants. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Tracheophyta - **Class:** Magnoliopsida - **Order:** Lamiales - **Family:** Verbenaceae - **Genus:** Verbena ## Interesting facts - It's sometimes called 'moss verbena' because of how it spreads low! - Rose vervain is super tough and loves growing in sunny, dry places! - The plant's leaves are often fuzzy, helping it save water! - This flower's bright color is like a runway for hungry butterflies! ## Special abilities - **Drought Survivor:** Rose vervain has a deep taproot that helps it find water far underground, allowing it to survive dry periods. - **Pollinator Beacon:** Rose vervain can produce abundant nectar in its bright flowers, acting like a sweet signal to attract butterflies and bees. - **Ground Hugger:** Rose vervain has a spreading growth habit, letting it cover ground like a living carpet and keep other plants out. ## Measurements & details - **Height:** 30-60 cm - **Spread:** 30-90 cm - **Flower Size:** 0.5-1 cm - **Bloom Season:** Late spring to fall - **Edible:** No - **Toxicity:** None - **Lifecycle:** Perennial - **Pollination Method:** Insect ## Ecological connections - **Pollinates:** [Monarch Butterfly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/monarch-butterfly) (*Danaus plexippus*) — visits flowers for nectar - **Pollinates:** European Honey Bee (*Apis mellifera*) — collects nectar and pollen - **Pollinates:** [Black Swallowtail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-swallowtail) (*Papilio polyxenes*) — feeds on flower nectar ## Traits - [Flowering](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/flowering): Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle. - [Summer Blooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/summer-blooming): Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished. - [Fragrant Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense. - [Medicinal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/medicinal): Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Edible](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/edible): Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption. - [Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/grassland): Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals. - [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms. ## Collections - [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/plants) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always check with an adult before picking flowers. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify rose vervain? Start with the whole plant, then compare leaf arrangement, leaf edges, stems and any flowers or fruit. Opposite leaves grow in pairs; alternate leaves come one at a time along the stem. These details tell you far more together than a single green leaf does. Plant Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How tall is rose vervain? 30-60 cm ### How wide does rose vervain spread? 30-90 cm ### How big are the flowers on rose vervain? 0.5-1 cm ### When does rose vervain bloom? Late spring to fall ### Is rose vervain edible? No ### Is rose vervain toxic? None ### What is rose vervain's lifecycle? Perennial ## Where to spot - [Eureka Springs Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/eureka-springs-historic-district) — Arkansas, US · Historic District - [LaBarque Creek Conservation Area](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/labarque-creek-conservation-area) — Missouri, US · Nature Reserve - [Ozark National Scenic Riverways](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/ozark-national-scenic-riverways) — Missouri, US · Natural Landmark - [Rockwoods Reservation](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/rockwoods-reservation) — Missouri, US · Nature Reserve - [Greenleaf State Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/greenleaf-state-park) — Oklahoma, US · State Park [View all places to see rose vervain](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/rose-vervain) ## More Plants - [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*) - [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*) - [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*) - [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*) --- Source: [Rose Vervain: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/rose-vervain)