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Verbena stricta

Verbena stricta
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Price:  £5.00
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Brand:  The Plantsman's Preference
Family:  Verbeneaceae
Main Season:  Summer
Flower Colour:  Purple
Leaf Colour:  Green
Foliage:  Deciduous
Position:  Sun
Soil Type:  Ordinary, medium loam
Height:  60cm to 90cm (2' to 3')
Peat Free?  Yes
Hardiness Guide:  RHS H7 minimum at least -20C
Pot Size:  9cm

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An attractive North American prairie species making upright plants with hairy leaves and spires of light purple flowers in summer to 60cm. Can be short lived but is very hardy.

A lovely if unusual perennial providing good insect value from the flowers and birds should go for the seeds too!

From most of the Midwest of the USA.  Common names include Verbena, Vervain and Hoary Vervain.


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