There are many plants named “verbena.”  This one could slip into your flower garden unnoticed.  Why

it is called “Hoary”–white, can’t be fathomed until you see the beginning the the inflorescence, on down.Hoary Verbena (Verbena stricta)

Hoary Verbena (Verbena stricta)

From these the flowers spring.  They are such a lovely plant at this stage that blossoms seem unnecessary.Hoary Verbena (Verbena stricta)

Hoary Verbena (Verbena stricta) (Why it's called "hoary")

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