perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 8b
Blue vervain is a native wildflower with tall, slender stems topped by spikes of small, delicate blue-purple flowers that bloom over a long season. It attracts pollinators and is useful for naturalized gardens and meadow plantings.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–4′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 3aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina