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Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata)
Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata)
Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata)

Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata)

$150.00
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    Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) adds elegance and movement to the garden with its tall, slender stems topped by candelabra-like spikes of minute blue-purple flowers. This 32-plant pack is perfect for rain gardens, moist meadows, and the edges of ponds or streams, where it provides extended bloom time and strong pollinator value.

    From mid to late summer, its delicate flowers bloom in slow succession up each spike, attracting a steady stream of bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Though the flowers are small, their impact is great—especially when planted in groups.

    Blue Vervain is a short-lived perennial, but it readily self-seeds, allowing it to persist and naturalize in the garden over time. It can develop powdery mildew, a harmless but cosmetic condition, so it looks best tucked among other plants for support and coverage.

    Why Choose a Tray of Blue Vervain?

    • Extended bloom time – Small flowers bloom in succession all summer.
    • Pollinator magnet – Supports a wide range of beneficial insects.
    • Thrives in moist soils – Perfect for wet gardens and naturalized plantings.

    Plant Blue Vervain in full sun to part shade with moist to average soil, and enjoy a graceful, self-sustaining native that adds vertical interest and supports local ecosystems.

    Area:
    Plants: 32
    Min Height: 36 in
    Max Height: 72 in
    Soil Moisture: Medium, Moist, and Wet
    Soil Types: Loam, Sand, and Clay
    Sun Exposure: Full Sun (6+ hrs/day) and Partial Sun (3-6 hrs/day)
    Ecological Benefits: Pet Safe, Deer Resistant, Birds, Drought Tolerant, Soil Stabilizing, Butterfly Host, Pollinators, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, and Yard Friendly