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: Vervians
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Date: 11/16/2003