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Vervain
Described by the breeder as having "lollipop lilac blooms over compact green foliage" this non-hardy perennial thrives in well drained soils, full sun and moderate to low fertility throughout the growing season. Effective in containers and fronts of flower beds where the shorter stature fulfills a design aesthetic. Insect and disease resistant it is also favorite of a number of bees, other nectar feeding insects and hummingbirds. Acrid compounds in the plant sap deter rabbits and deer from feeding on it.
Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Mounded
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
May - June
July - August
September - October
Bloom Color:
Lavender
Purple
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Groundcover
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
7 - 11