Verbena officinalis
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Verbena officinalis
Also known as:
Vervain, Herb of the cross, Prostrate verbena
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.60 m
Width:
0.50 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Flowers, Leaves, Tea
Flowers, Leaves, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Bee plant
Bee plant
Description
Leaves: The leaves of the plant are often cooked, seasoned, and then eaten. They can also serve as a substitute for coffee. Flowers: The flowers are often used for decoration.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/07
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Prunus domestica Plum |
Attracts pollinators and provides shade for Verbena. |
|
Sambucus nigra European elder |
Offers protective canopy and enhances soil moisture. |
|
Tilia americana Basswood |
Enhances biodiversity and provides microclimate. |
|
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow |
Improves soil quality and attracts beneficial insects. |
|
Verbena officinalis Vervain, Herb of the cross, Prostrate verbena |
Repels pests while providing aromatic ground cover. |