Dakota mock vervain.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial wildflower

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

12 to 18 inches tall

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 6 a 10

Floración

Spring to fall

Cuidados

Plant this in a spot with plenty of sun and well draining soil. Keep an eye out for powdery mildew if the air circulation gets poor. It is a resilient grower that rarely needs much fuss.

Riego

Water deeply once the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

A light application of balanced fertilizer in spring is plenty.

Poda

Trim back spent flower stems to encourage a fresh flush of blooms.

Trasplante

Repot only if the plant becomes root bound in its container.

Suelo

Well draining sandy or rocky soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

-20 a 35°C

Humedad

30 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Short-lived perennial, typically 2 to 4 years.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally considered non-toxic, but ingestion should be avoided.

Niños

The plant is not known to be a significant hazard to children, but keep them from eating the foliage.

Alérgenos por contacto

The fine hairs on the stems can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen may cause mild reactions in those with seasonal allergies.

Comestibilidad

This plant is not intended for human consumption and may cause digestive upset.

Cómo identificarla

• Finely divided fern like leaves
• Clusters of small lavender flowers
• Low growing spreading habit
• Hairy stems and foliage

Altura

0,15 a 0,3m

Anchura

0,3 a 0,6m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

purple, lavender, pink, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

brown, late summer

Problemas frecuentes

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth on leaves caused by poor air circulation or high humidity.
• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and suck plant sap.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings, division

Cuándo plantar

spring, fall

Cuidados en invierno

Cut back the foliage after the first hard frost. In colder regions, a light layer of mulch helps protect the crown.

En maceta

It grows well in containers at least 25 cm deep, provided the soil is very well-draining.

Pair this plant with other drought-tolerant natives to minimize water usage in your garden beds.

Buenas compañeras

• Blanket flower — They share similar requirements for sun and dry soil.
• Purple coneflower — The height difference creates a nice layered look in the garden.

Especies parecidas

• Verbena x hybrida — It is a common garden hybrid with larger, more colorful flowers.

Ciencia

Familia

Verbenaceae

Género

Verbena

Orden

Lamiales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Central and southern United States into Mexico.

Conservación

It is a common native species and is not currently of conservation concern.

It survives in the wild by colonizing open, disturbed areas and rocky slopes with its spreading habit.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, larval host plant

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, polillas

Usos

groundcover, pollinator garden, rock garden, container plant

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does it need deadheading?

While not strictly necessary, a light trim mid-season encourages a fresh flush of blooms.

Is it a perennial?

It is a short-lived perennial that often acts as an annual in colder climates.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Verbena is the classical Latin name for this group of plants, while bipinnatifida refers to the twice-divided, fern-like leaves.

Bueno saberlo

• It is also known as Dakota mock vervain.
• The plant is highly drought tolerant once established.
• It often reblooms heavily after a light trim.
• It is a favorite for xeriscaping projects.

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