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Groundcover · Deer-resistant
Prairie Verbena
Glandularia bipinnatifida
Also called: Dakota Mock Vervain
A low, spreading mat of purple flower clusters that bloom nearly nonstop and draw butterflies constantly. One of the toughest native groundcovers for hot, dry ground.
Growing & care
Trim after heavy flushes to keep it neat and reblooming. Spreads and reseeds to fill space. Full sun and drainage are all it asks.
Bloom season
In bloom: Mar–Oct · Colors: purple, pink
Where to buy
Look for prairie verbena (Glandularia bipinnatifida) at: native Texas nurseries, Prairie Moon Nursery.
Sources
Range, nomenclature, and the USDA symbol above come from the federal plant record for this species. Check it yourself:
Glandularia bipinnatifida (GLBI2) in the USDA PLANTS Database →
Good for
Plant it with
Natives that pair with prairie verbena
Same conditions, same uses — species that share prairie verbena's growing requirements and belong in the same bed.
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