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Texas Vervain

Verbena Halei

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Overview

Texas Vervain (Verbena halei), a native wildflower, flourishes in full sun to partial shade across the Southern US. Standing 2-3 feet tall with slender stems and narrow leaves up to 3 inches long, this drought-tolerant perennial showcases purple to blue flowers from spring to frost. Attracts pollinators and adapts well to various well-drained soils, making it a resilient and vibrant addition to xeriscape or naturalized garden designs.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 7–10Type Perennial, ShrubClimate Temperate
Texas Vervain (Verbena Halei) — Texas Vervain (Verbena halei)
Texas Vervain (Verbena Halei) — this drought-tolerant perennial showcases purple to blue flowers from spring to frostTexas Vervain (Verbena Halei) — Attracts pollinators and adapts well to various well-drained soilsTexas Vervain (Verbena Halei) — Standing 2-3 feet tall with slender stems and narrow leaves up to 3 inches longTexas Vervain (Verbena Halei) — flourishes in full sun to partial shade across the Southern USVerbena HaleiVerbena Halei+18

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Mature height
1–2 Ft.
Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial, Shrub
Family
Verbenaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Texas Vervain (Verbena Halei) — Texas Vervain (Verbena halei)
Texas Vervain (Verbena Halei) — this drought-tolerant perennial showcases purple to blue flowers from spring to frost
Texas Vervain (Verbena Halei) — Attracts pollinators and adapts well to various well-drained soils
Texas Vervain (Verbena Halei) — Standing 2-3 feet tall with slender stems and narrow leaves up to 3 inches long
Texas Vervain (Verbena Halei) — flourishes in full sun to partial shade across the Southern US
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