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 the USDA PLANTS Database 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.

Texas Verbena

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Verbena halei

Last reviewed: June 2026

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 the USDA PLANTS Database 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 the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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