species 2,797 observations
Gulf Vervain
Verbena xutha
Supports All
77
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Common Looper Moth, Common Buckeye, Spotted Phosphila Moth, Theona Checkerspot
7
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Calycomyza verbenae
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Lapland Longspur, Mourning Dove, Swamp Sparrow, American Pipit
5
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Ceraunus Blue, Fiery Skipper, Eufala Skipper, Common Eastern Bumble Bee
64
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Water use
- Low
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.