Verbena officinalis

Common Vervain

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Herbaceous perennial with square stems, serrated leaves, and small purple flower spikes. Widely used in traditional herbal medicine for its calming properties.
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Plant Details

Common Name Common Vervain
Family Verbenaceae
Genus Verbena
Species Officinalis
Origin Europe / Western Asia
Blooming Small violet flowers on spikes, summer to autumn
Leaf Color Green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil, tolerant of poor conditions

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Watering

Moderate watering, allow topsoil to dry between waterings. Drought tolerant once established.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade for optimal flowering and growth

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers regularly; prune back hard in late winter for vigor

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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