Plant Details

Verbena officinalis

Vervain, Herb of the cross, Prostrate verbena

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General Information

Scientific name: Verbena officinalis
Also known as: Vervain, Herb of the cross, Prostrate verbena

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 0.60 m
Width: 0.50 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Flowers, Leaves, Tea
Edibility:
(1)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Bee forage

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