Prairie Verbena

Prairie Verbena

Glandularia bipinnatifida

Family- Verbena

Central Texas Ecoregions- Blackland Prairie, Cross Timbers, East Central Texas Plains, Edwards Plateau

Light Requirements- Sun, Part Shade

Wildlife Benefit- Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Bloom Time- March-November

Leaf Retention- Semi Evergreen  

Life Span- Perennial, can be sensitive to freezing temperatures

Height- .5’-1’

Width- 1’-2’

Native Habitat- Grassland, Prairie

Additional Information- Birds are drawn to this plant for its seeds and also because it’s a pollinator magnet blooming throughout most of the year making it a consistent source of insects. Long blooming low growing grassland flower that makes a great addition to any pollinator garden.

Biodegradable Pots

Whenever possible KNP uses biodegradable pots. They are a great alternative to plastic pots. Biodegradable pots can be planted directly into the ground. I recommend not taking the plants out of the pot before planting, 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)