100 Seeds Blue Vervain - Verbena hastata Native Perennial Wildflower Pollinator Plant

Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) is a native perennial wildflower prized for its tall, branching spikes of small violet-blue flowers that bloom from mid-summer into early fall. Its graceful, candelabra-like form adds vertical interest to meadows, rain gardens, and naturalized landscapes. The nectar-rich blooms are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens and wildlife habitats.

This versatile plant thrives in moist to wet soils and is well-suited for rain gardens, stream banks, and low-lying areas. It also performs well in average garden soil with consistent moisture. Blue Vervain is a larval host for several butterfly and moth species, further enhancing its ecological value.

Plant Features

• Native perennial wildflower with tall, branching flower spikes
• Violet-blue blooms from mid-summer to early fall
• Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Larval host for several butterfly and moth species
• Excellent for meadows, rain gardens, and naturalized plantings

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Verbena hastata
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist to wet, well-drained to poorly drained
• Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• Native Range: North America

Planting & Care

Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow in fall for natural stratification. Lightly press seeds into the soil surface; do not cover deeply, as light aids germination. Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge. Transplant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, spacing plants 12-18 inches apart.

Blue Vervain prefers consistent moisture, especially during its first growing season. Water regularly to establish a deep root system. Once established, it is relatively low-maintenance. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooms, or allow seed heads to mature for self-sowing and winter interest. Cut back stems in late fall or early spring to promote healthy new growth.

What's Included

100 Seeds.