Description
Western Vervain (Verbena lasiostachys) is a California native species that is drought tolerant and grows well in nutrient deficient / low organic matter soils. Produces elegant spires of light purple flowers that make an excellent forage for bees and butterflies not to mention other native pollinators.

Planting Details
In warmer climates, seeds are ideally cold stratified/conditioned(to increase the rate of germination), or fall sown outdoors when cold conditions begin to set in.

Specifications
Common Name:Western Vervain
Scientific Name:Verbena lasiostachys
Description:A drought tolerant vervain species native to the West Coast throughout California to Southern Oregon.
Plant Lifespan:Perennial
Cold Hardiness (F):Zone 9b (25 to 30)
Light Requirements:Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)/Part Shade
Seed In:Late Winter
Seeding Depth:Surface
Days to Sprout:10-21
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):60-86
Plant Spacing:1-2 ft.
Plant Height:2 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:80-90