Is White Vervain safe for pets?

Yes, White Vervain (Verbena Urticifolia) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is White Vervain easy to care for?

White Vervain has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can White Vervain grow indoors?

White Vervain is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

White Vervain (Verbena Urticifolia) is a perennial herb in the Verbenaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Verbena urticifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant known for its slender spikes of white flowers and nettle-like leaves.

Last updated: February 2026

White Vervain

Verbena Urticifolia

Verbena urticifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant known for its slender spikes of white flowers and nettle-like leaves.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

3-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, clay

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:pollinator attractor, groundcover, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for White Vervain

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Prune

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Fertilize

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Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Verbenaceae

Genus:Verbena