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blue vervain

blue vervain

Verbena hastata

perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3aZone 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
1471013
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

Function & Care

medicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

leafflower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division