White Vervain
By Lise Fracalossi
Verbena urticifolia
Native to: All of New England
Life cycle: Perennial
Light: Full Sun to Full Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet to Medium
Height: 3-6’
Spacing: 2-3’
Blooms: June-October
Bloom Color: White
Natural Habitat: Human-disturbed or -maintained habitats, river or stream floodplains, forest edges, forests, meadows and fields
Benefits: Pollinator Favorite, Host Plant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Benefits Other Pollinators/Wildlife, Attracts Songbirds, Urban Environment, Low Maintenance
White vervain stands out with delicate, white flowers and a dramatic, arching form. This plant has tremendous ecological value; the flowers attract a number of pollinators, it is a host plant to insects, and the seeds are eaten by songbirds.
– Native Plant Trust
