Verbena stricta, also known as hoary verbena or hoary vervain, is a small purple wildflower native to a large region of central Canada and the United States.

Because of its versatility and hardiness, it is mostly found in meadows, fields, and dry sandy soils. It is an extremely drought-resistant and nonaggressive species.

In ideal growing conditions it can grow up to 2-4 feet (0.6-1.2 m) with a spike of densely packed flowers.

The flowers can bloom in a variety of colors, the majority of them purple or a lavender shade, with rose pink or white rarely appearing.

Height: 2-4', 0.6-1.2m

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-7

Location: Sun

Seeds per packet: 100