{"product_id":"hoary-vervain-verbena-stricta","title":"Hoary Vervain (Verbena stricta)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoary Vervain is a rugged and beautiful perennial that is a staple of the American prairie, known for its silver-green foliage and long-lasting purple blooms. The 'hoary' in its name refers to the dense covering of fine white hairs on its stems and leaves, which give the plant a soft, velvety appearance and help it conserve moisture. It produces tall, pencil-thin spikes of lavender-blue flowers that bloom sequentially from mid-summer into early fall. Growing 1 to 4 feet tall (occasionally reaching 6 feet), it is a common sight in dry prairies, pastures, and fields across the central United States. It is exceptionally drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Hoary Vervain is a favorite of many pollinators, including the endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee, and its seeds are a valuable food source for birds. It is also highly resistant to deer and livestock grazing, making it a reliable and persistent choice for restoration projects and home landscapes alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–4 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full to Partial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-Dry to Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jun–Sep (Blue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to 38 states, including Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/database.hokseynativeseeds.com\/species\/verbena-stricta\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the full growing guide and county range map for Hoary Vervain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hoksey Native Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":50926647509189,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":50926647541957,"sku":null,"price":31.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":50926647574725,"sku":null,"price":61.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":50926647607493,"sku":null,"price":119.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/6567\/1365\/files\/1K_bGBFBEgSnjUDUDwUelYsLXJUS1Zz6G.jpg?v=1793123930","url":"https:\/\/hokseynativeseeds.com\/products\/hoary-vervain-verbena-stricta","provider":"Hoksey Native Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}