Blue Vervain is a native herbaceous perennial with a stiff, upright habit and hairy stems sporting sharply toothed lance-like leaves. The thin flower spikes packed tiny purple-blue flowers at the top bloom from mid summer into fall, attracting butterflies. Grows best with full sun and medium to wet well-drained soils.
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Origins: |
North America; GA Native |
Height: |
2' - 5' |
Spread: |
1’ - 2.5' |
Spacing: |
2' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Slowly spreads to form colonies.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Fountain Grass, Lantana, Beardtongue
IMAGE: James St. John, Verbena hastata (blue vervain) 1 (39413055482), CC BY 2.0