Slender Vervain
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Slender Vervain
Verbena rigida
Slender Vervain is a pretty flower that grows tall and slender. It has small purple flowers that attract butterflies and bees, making gardens colorful and lively!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Slender Vervain has striking clusters of small, vivid magenta-purple flowers atop stiff, upright stems. Its rough, dark green leaves are deeply toothed, giving it a somewhat wild, yet charming, appearance.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyVerbenaceaeGenusVerbena
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Butterflies journey far just to sip nectar from its tiny purple blooms.
Roll its square stem between your fingers; it's a wild plant surprise!
The name 'Vervain' comes from ancient words meaning 'sacred plant'.
This plant can grow happily even in very poor, sandy soil!
Special abilities
Ability
Drought Master
Slender Vervain can survive long dry spells, saving water with its tough leaves and deep roots.
Ability
Pollinator Magnet
Slender Vervain has bright flowers that attract many butterflies and bees, helping them find food.
Ability
Endless Bloomer
Slender Vervain can bloom for months, even into fall, providing continuous beauty and nectar.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to Fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Visits flowers for nectar.
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Common eastern bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
Feeds on abundant nectar.
pollinates
Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
Adults feed on its nectar.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Cluster Flower
Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers unless a grown-up says it's okay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Slender Vervain?
30-90 cm
How wide does Slender Vervain spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Slender Vervain?
0.5-1 cm
When does Slender Vervain bloom?
Summer to Fall
Is Slender Vervain edible?
No
Is Slender Vervain toxic?
None
What is Slender Vervain's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Slender Vervain pollinated?
Insect
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