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Verbena ×moechina

Verbena ×moechina Moldenke

Verbena, Vervain

Verbenaceae (Verbena family)

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USDA Symbol: VEMO

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

Natural hybrid of Verbena simplex and V. stricta.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual , Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue , Purple , Violet
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Bluish violet to pale lavender.

Distribution

USA: AR , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , MO , MS , OH , OK , TN , WI
Native Habitat: Mesic to dry prairies, roadsides, other disturbed areas.

Web Reference

Webref 80 - Illinois Wildflowers (2002) John Hilty
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-12-10
Research By: CBR

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