American Blue Vervain

Verbena Hastata

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Overview

American Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) is a perennial with tall, slender spikes of violet flowers. It thrives in USDA zones 3-8, reaching 4-6 feet high and 2-3 feet wide. Ideally planted in full sun to part shade, this native prefers moist, well-drained soil. A pollinator magnet, it blooms from July to September, adding vertical interest and supporting wildlife. It's a resilient choice for rain gardens or naturalized areas.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–8Climate Temperate

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — American Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) is a perennial with tall, slender spikes of violet flowers

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — A pollinator magnet, it blooms from July to September, adding vertical interest and supporting wildlife

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — It thrives in USDA zones 3-8, reaching 4-6 feet high and 2-3 feet wide

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — American Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) is a perennial with tall, slender spikes of violet flowers

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — Embellishing the landscape from early summer through early fall

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — American Blue Vervain, scientifically known as Verbena hastata, is a perennial herb native to North America

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — It's a resilient choice for rain gardens or naturalized areas

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 2–6 Ft.
Mature width: 1–2.5 Ft.

Classification

Family: Verbenaceae
Climate: Temperate

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American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — Ideally planted in full sun to part shade, this native prefers moist, well-drained soil

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — A pollinator magnet, it blooms from July to September, adding vertical interest and supporting wildlife

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — It thrives in USDA zones 3-8, reaching 4-6 feet high and 2-3 feet wide

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — American Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) is a perennial with tall, slender spikes of violet flowers

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — Embellishing the landscape from early summer through early fall

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — American Blue Vervain, scientifically known as Verbena hastata, is a perennial herb native to North America

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — It's a resilient choice for rain gardens or naturalized areas

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — its square stems and narrow leaves form an upright

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — Reaching a mature height between 2 to 6 feet and spreading out 1 to 3 feet wide

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — it boasts a striking vertical presence with spiky

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — preferring full sun or partial shade

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — It tolerates a range of soil conditions but fares best in moist, well-drained soils

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — clumping habit.<br><br>This resilient plant thrives in hardiness zones 3 to 8

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — offering a vital source of nectar.<br><br>When creating a landscape design

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — consider grouping Blue Vervain with other native wetland-edge species to form a diverse

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — Its vertical form contrasts well with broad-leaved plants and grasses

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — making it an excellent choice for border backgrounds or rain gardens

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — the seed heads provide textural interest and food for birds.<br><br>This species requires minimal maintenance

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — but deadheading can promote a tidier appearance and potential rebloom

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — blue flowers in the garden

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — With its ecological benefits and striking aesthetics

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — American Blue Vervain adds a touch of wild grace to any garden while supporting local wildlife

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — American Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) is a perennial with tall, slender spikes of violet flowers; a pollinator

American Blue Vervain (Verbena Hastata) — ground cover / perennial / wildflower with blue blooms

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