Dakota mock vervain.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Perennial wildflower

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 7 à 14 jours

Taille adulte

12 to 18 inches tall

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 6 à 10

Floraison

Spring to fall

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

A light application of balanced fertilizer in spring is plenty.

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well draining sandy or rocky soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.5

Température

-20 à 35°C

Humidité

30 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Élevée

Durée de vie

Short-lived perennial, typically 2 to 4 years.

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

Pollen may cause mild reactions in those with seasonal allergies.

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,15 à 0,3m

Envergure

0,3 à 0,6m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

purple, lavender, pink, 1 à 2cm

Fruits

brown, late summer

Problèmes courants

• 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.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, cuttings, division

Quand planter

spring, fall

Hivernage

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

En pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Verbenaceae

Genre

Verbena

Ordre

Lamiales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Central and southern United States into Mexico.

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, larval host plant

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons, papillons de nuit

Utilisations

groundcover, pollinator garden, rock garden, container plant

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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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• Plantes résistantes à la sécheresse