Perennial
Blue Vervain
Verbena hastata
$12.00
About this plant
Verbena hastata
Type: Perennial · Family: Verbenaceae · Native Region: Pacific Northwest
Blue vervain is a whimsical prairie plant found primarily in the Eastern & Midwestern US, with more sparse extant pockets in moist Western habitats. Blue vervain's snaking pencil-like flowers make an tall, outstanding contrast plant irresistible to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Verbena hastata is a relatively short lived perennial, but readily reseeds in moist soil.
Growing Conditions
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Bloom Time: April - October
- Bloom Color: purple
- Mature Size: 3–4 ft tall, 3–3 ft wide
Attributes
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Birds
- Attracts Butterflies
- Edible
- Medicinal
- Portland Approved Plant List
Landscape Use
Food Forest, Woodland Garden, Rain Garden, Mixed Border, Pollinator Garden, Hedgerow / Wildlife Corridor