Dakota Mock Vervain
(Glandularia bipinnatifida)
Dakota mock vervain, also known as Verbena bipinnatifida or Prairie Verbena, is a trailing, low growing, drought tolerant native perennial with exquisite ornamental value as well. The lasting, nectar-rich purple clusters of fragrant flowers will be sure to feed a variety of garden visitors including sphinx moths, butterflies, honey bees, skippers and birds. Its hairy, highly divided leaves deter deer and other browsers. This vervain blooms from May to September from the great plains to parts of the southwest US in well-draining soils, open woodlands and stream riparian margins from 2,000-10,000ft. It can tolerate partial shade.