Hoary Vervain, Vervain stricta is a perennial flower with a small cluster of flowering spikes. Each spike has a ring of long lasting lavender blooms. Grows shorter than Blue vervain, typically 0.5-1 m high.
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Wildlife Benefits: Nectar, larval host
Uses: Pollinator Gardens, meadow/prairie plantings
Conditions: Sun to part shade, Dry, sandy or gravelly soils.