Verbena officinalis

Common name(s): common vervain, simpler's joy

Description: perennial; a wildflower used for milennia in traditional medicine and herbalism. Narrow, toothed leaves and trident-like mauve flower spikes in summer. Self-seeds freely but can be deadheaded to prevent unwanted spreading.

Height: to 1 ft. Spread: to 1 ft.

Position: full sun to partial shade, tolerates poor soil

Uses: medicine, herbalism, to attract pollinators

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Distribution: widespread in Europe, S. Asia, Africa, Australia and naturalized in parts of North and South America