Some Common Plants of Upper Newport Bay

Lilac Verbena  (Verbena lilacina)
Plant: Evergreen  perennial, forms to 3 feet  tall with an equal spread.  Has many dark purple flowers which can bloom most of the year.  Native to Cedros Island off Baja California.
Flowers: Fragrant dark purple, on 8 inch stems, attract butterflies.
Leaf: Deeply divided medium green leaves.
Flowering period:  April to September
Can be found here: Shellmaker Island
Native Plant: No Halophyte: No
Family Name: Vervain
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Date: 9/14/2005