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Verbena ×rydbergii

Verbena ×rydbergii Moldenke

Rydberg's Verbena, Vervain

Verbenaceae (Verbena family)

Synonym(s): Verbena ×paniculatistricta

USDA Symbol: VERY

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

Natural hybrid of Verbena hastata and V. stricta.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual , Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue , Purple , Violet
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AR , CT , IA , IL , IN , KS , MI , MN , MO , NE , OK , WI
Canada: ON , QC
Native Habitat: Mesic to moist prairies, disturbed woodlands, roadsides, waste areas.

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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