Vervain
Verbena officinalis
Non-foodZones 4–8herb
Verbena officinalis, the common vervain or common verbena, is a perennial herb native to Europe. It grows up to 70 cm (28 in) high, with an upright habitus. The lobed leaves are toothed, and the delicate spikes hold clusters of two-lipped mauve flowers.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
⚠ Safety
Medicinal herb, not food; avoid in pregnancy.
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 0.7 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–8
- Layers
- herb
Functional roles
medicinalpollinatorinsectary
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
seeddivisioneasy
When: Sow spring
Wiry native perennial with tiny lilac flowers; a long-revered nervine herb.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.