[4] It produces pink or purple flowers primarily in the spring, but can bloom anytime throughout the growing season.

It can be distinguished from the similar-looking Verbena tenera by its long flower bracts, and wider leaf segments.

[6] It is native to North America, where its natural range extends from the United States south to Nicaragua.

[7] In the United States, it is found primarily in the Great Plains and in the Blackland Prairies of the Southeast.

[6] Its natural habitat is in open grassy areas, including prairies.