Native - American

Verbena hastata

American Blue Vervain

Plant Type: Native - American

Exposure: Sun Tolerant

FULL Sun

Numerous purplish-blue flowers on pencil-like spikes bloom July through September. Stiff and upright habit. Flowers bloom from bottom to top, a few at a time. A Midwest native enjoying wet soils.

Height

24-48"

Spread

12-30"

Growth Habit

THRILLER (upright)

Landscape Application:

Group or mass in borders, naturalized areas and water margins.

Verbena hastata Plant Care:

Needs consistent moisture.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 (-40/-30F)

American Blue Vervain Merit Awards and Special Collections

American Blue Vervain Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

LATE (July-frost)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Moderate to high soil moisture.

Moderate

Moist

Special Benefits

Bog

Nature Attraction

Butterflies