Gulf Vervain

Rescue Propagated- This plant was propagated from plants rescued by the Native Plant Rescue Project

Gulf Vervain

Verbena xutha

Family- Verbena

Central Texas Ecoregions- Blackland Prairie, East Central Texas Plains

Light Requirements- Sun, Part Shade

Wildlife Benefit- Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Small Mammals

Bloom Time- Spring-Fall

Leaf Retention- Semi Evergreen 

Life Span- Perennial

Height- 4’-6’

Width- 1’-2’

Native Habitat- Mostly dry sand of beaches, sand dunes, grasslands

Additional Information- Can form colonies by rhizomes and selfseeding. Evergreen basal rosette with tall flowering spikes. Works well in a rain garden. Does not require a lot of moisture but supplemental watering in the summer is beneficial. Foliage can be sparse so pares nicely with fuller plants such as Berlandier’s Sundrops.

Biodegradable Pots

Whenever possible KNP uses biodegradable pots. They are a great alternative to plastic pots.  The biodegradable pots can be planted directly into the ground, this reduces transplant shock which makes for happy plants!

Biodegradable Pot Size Information

Small- 4” Wide Top, 2.5” Wide Base, 3.75” Tall (Similar to Standard 4” Pot)

Medium- 5.25” Wide Top, 3.25” Wide Base, 5” Tall

Large- 7" Wide Top, 4.5" Wide Base, 6.125" Tall (Similar to Gallon Size Pot)