Scientific Name: Glandularia canadensis
Common Names: Rose Mock Vervain, Sweet William Silene, Rose Vervain
Rose Vervain is a variety of the very large Vervain Family (Verbenaceae). This variety is one of the showiest "Verbenas". It blooms early, is very fragrant, and is easily cultivated.
Rose Vervain makes excellent bedding or border plants, and blends easily with cultivated species or other wildflowers. The stems are hairy, sprawling or upright, growing 6 - 16 inches high. Flowers are small, under an inch, and range in color from purple to lavender or rose. Flowers cluster at end of stem and become elongated as the fruit develops.
Bloom Color(s): pink, purple, violet
Bloom Width: .75 in
Bloom Height: 1 in.
Foliage Color(s): Green
Plant Width: 1 ft.
Plant Height: up to 10 in.
Bloom Period: February to September
Plant Family: Verbenaceae
Growth Habit: Forb/herb
Sightings: Several in eastern Williamson County
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