100 Seeds Blue Vervain Verbena hastata Native Wildflower Pollinator Friendly
Blue Vervain is a native North American wildflower known for its tall, branching stems topped with slender spikes of small violet-blue blooms. It brings a relaxed, naturalistic look to meadows, rain gardens, and perennial borders, and its long bloom period makes it a lovely seasonal accent.
The flowers appear from mid-summer into early fall and blend well with grasses, coneflowers, and other meadow plants. Use it in wildflower plantings, cottage gardens, and naturalized areas, or as a vertical accent in mixed beds. Plants prefer consistent moisture and grow best in full sun to part shade.
Species: Verbena hastata
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, branching
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist to wet, well-drained
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-8
Germination: 14-30 days with cold stratification
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Allow spent flowers to stand for winter interest