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Verbena ×blanchardii
Verbena ×blanchardii Moldenke
Blanchard's Verbena, Vervain
Verbenaceae (Verbena family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: VEBL2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Natural hybrid of Verbena hastata and V. simplex.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 3-1/2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Blue , Purple , VioletBloom Time: Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: IA , IL , KS , KY , OK , VA , VTNative Habitat: Moist disturbed areas, prairies, roadsides.
Web Reference
Webref 80 - Illinois Wildflowers (2002) John HiltyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Verbena ×blanchardii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Verbena ×blanchardii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Verbena ×blanchardii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-10Research By: CBR