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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.
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In bloom: Mar–Oct · Colors: purple, pink
Where to buy
Look for prairie verbena (Glandularia bipinnatifida) at: native Texas nurseries, Prairie Moon Nursery.
Buying nursery-propagated natives — never collected from the wild — keeps
wild populations intact. Ask any seller where their stock comes from.
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