Western Vervain

Western Vervain is a drought tolerant vervain species native to the West Coast throughout California to Southern Oregon. Seeds are certified organic.

Size: Packet: 250 seeds (0.1 gram), OG

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Western Vervain (Verbena lasiostachys) is a California native species that is drought tolerant and grows well in nutrient deficient / low organic matter soils. Produces elegant spires of light purple flowers that make an excellent forage for bees and butterflies – not to mention other native pollinators.

Western Vervain is considered a "pioneer species," typically the first to pop up in disturbed areas. Just giving it a little bit of regular watering prolongs the blooming period substantially – multiple months. 

Wild species now being domestically/ethically cultivated under organic conditions.

Seeds are certified organic.

In warmer climates, seeds are ideally cold stratified/conditioned(to increase the rate of germination), or fall sown outdoors when cold conditions begin to set in.

Common Name:
Western Vervain
Scientific Name:
Verbena lasiostachys
Plant Lifespan:
Perennial
Cold Hardiness (F):
Zone 7a (0 to 5)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)/Part Shade
Seed In:
Early Winter (Dec 21 - Jan 20), Mid Winter (Jan 21 - Feb 20), Late Winter (Feb 21 - Mar 20), Early Spring (Mar 21 - Apr 20), and Late Fall (Nov 22 - Dec 20)
Seeding Depth:
0 in.
Days to Sprout:
10-21
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
60-86
Plant Spacing:
1-2 ft.
Plant Height:
2 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
80-90
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