species 24,259 observations

Purpletop Vervain

Verbena bonariensis

Field notes

Supports All

143 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Redpoll, Snow Bunting, Lapland Longspur, Potato Aphid 7
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Monarch, Silver-spotted Skipper, Painted Lady 136

Children

Argentina Vervain

Range

United States

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
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Poor soil Rabbits
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Annual Perennial Weed

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.