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Herbs · Handle with care

Vervain

Verbena officinalis · also called Holy herb, Verbena · planet: Venus

Vervain
Photo: Olivier Pichard, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Photos are for illustration only. Many plants look alike, so never use a plant because of how it looks in a photo.
Garden and craft plant. Take care. This plant needs care and some people should never take it. Read the cautions below before you do anything with it.

A slender, wiry wildflower with tiny lilac flowers on thin spikes, found along paths and field edges.

In the garden

Full sun and ordinary, well-drained soil. It self-seeds and attracts bees and butterflies.

Take care

Folklore and garden information only, not medical advice. Do not eat or use any plant unless you are certain what it is and that it is safe for you. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, on medicine, or choosing for children or pets.

Folklore and old traditions are in the app

The stories, lore and old traditions for Vervain are part of Plus. The growing notes and safety information stay free. In the app you can also add Vervain to My Garden or My Pantry.

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