Texas Verbena
Verbena halei
Last reviewed: September 2026
Toxicity unknown
Texas Verbena (Verbena halei) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
AL, AR, FL, GA and 8 more states
Pollinators
butterflies, bees, nectar insects
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Texas Verbena is a low-growing native perennial that produces clusters of small purple flowers from spring through fall. This drought-tolerant plant forms a compact mound and requires minimal water once established, making it ideal for water-wise landscapes.
In an HOA neighborhood
Texas Verbena is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The long blooming period attracts butterflies, bees, and other nectar-feeding insects throughout most of the growing season. This makes it an excellent pollinator plant for native garden areas.
Common questions
- How much sun does Texas Verbena need?
- Texas Verbena grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Texas Verbena bloom?
- Texas Verbena blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Texas Verbena native?
- Texas Verbena (Verbena halei) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 8 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Texas Verbena attract?
- Texas Verbena draws butterflies, bees, and nectar insects.
- Is Texas Verbena HOA-friendly?
- Texas Verbena is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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