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Smith, R.W.

Verbena ×engelmannii

Verbena ×engelmannii Moldenke

Hybrid Vervain

Verbenaceae (Verbena Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: VEEN2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

An uncommon hybrid cross of Verbena hastata and Verbena urticifolia.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: May reach 10 feet in height, usually less.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Purple , Violet
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Flowers are usually pale lavender-purple.

Distribution

USA: AR , CT , DC , DE , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , MA , MD , MO , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , TN , VA , VT , WI , WV
Canada: ON

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FAC				FAC	FACU		FAC	FAC

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Verbena �engelmannii in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Verbena �engelmannii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Verbena �engelmannii

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-25
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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