Verbena hastata

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Verbena hastata

Common Name: Blue Vervain

Blue Vervain is a tall, slender perennial reaching 1 to 6 feet in height, with spiky clusters of small purple-blue flowers that bloom from mid to late summer. It thrives in wet meadows, prairies, and in wet ditches, making it an excellent choice for rain gardens and pollinator-friendly landscapes. This plant is highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Its upright, branching form adds structure to native plant gardens, and it is often used in ecological restoration projects.

Characteristics

Product Form Plant, Seed
Type Forb
Sun Full Sun, Partial Sun
Soil Clay, Loam, Sand/Gravel, Peat, Calcareous
Moisture Mesic, Wet, Aquatic
Average Max Height (inches) 48
Suggested Plant Spacing (inches) 30
Bloom month(s) June, July, August, September
Bloom Color or Type Blue, Violet
Dominance Medium

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Sowing Information

For most homeowners, the recommended method is to hand-broadcast seed at a minimum rate of 16–64 PLS (Pure Live Seed) ounces per acre. To ensure even coverage, broadcast the seed in perpendicular passes across the site. Grass seed should be broadcast first and lightly raked into the soil. Afterward, apply a light mulch layer using clean, seed-free straw or, preferably, our native Little Bluestem straw, available at our retail garden centers. Once mulching is complete, broadcast native wildflower seed over the area without raking it in. A good rainfall or thorough watering will provide sufficient soil contact for successful germination.

Planting Information

Dig a hole in your planting site slightly larger than the plant’s root system. When placing the plant into the hole, ensure that the soil line remains consistent with its original level in the pot. Fill in around the roots with the excavated soil, gently firming it to eliminate air pockets. Water the plant thoroughly the same day to promote successful establishment.