Vervain
Verbena hastata (Blue Verbena), Verbena Offinalis (Common Verbena)
Plant Characteristics:
- Duration: Biennial
- Habit: Herb
- Size class: 3-6 ft.
- Native Habitat: Moist Prairies; damp thickets
- Bloom time: June-September
Growing Conditions
- Light:
- Sunny, Partial Shade
- Soil:
- Moisture: Moist, wet
- Soil Description: moist soils
- Acidity not available
Benefits
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees (Special value to native bees), birds, butterflies
- Conspicuous flowers
- Medicinal
- Used as a medicinal herb
- Internally: Depression, headaches, jaundice, cramps, coughs, fevers, etc
- Verbena contains chemicals that might reduce inflammation
- Externally: Applied to wounds, ulcers, acne
- Internally: Depression, headaches, jaundice, cramps, coughs, fevers, etc
- Used as a medicinal herb
- Attracts bees (Special value to native bees), birds, butterflies
Drawbacks:
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- Swamp vervain can interfere with blood pressure medication and hormone therapy
- Large doses can cause vomiting and diarrhea
Additional comments:
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- Low maintenance
- Fragrant