| Other Common Names:
Mullein - Leaved Verbena, Woolly Verbena
Family: Vervain
(Verbenaceae)
Height: 1 - 4' (30 -
120 cm)
Flower Size: 1/2" (1.3
cm) long
Flowering Season: June
- September
Ecological Preferences:
Found often in disturbed areas and degraded
prairies.
Select Characteristics:
The flower color can range from blue to rose. The
leaves and stem normally are densely hairy. The
leaves are sessile, that is, without a petiole or
stalk, attaching directly to the stem. The flowering
sequence is from bottom to top on the up to 8"
spike. It is drought resistant, with roots up to 12
feet long.
Historical Significance:
The seeds were roasted and ground into flour and
meal. Tea from the leaves was used to treat stomach
ailments.
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