Verbena hastata

Also Known As

American Blue Vervain

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Verbena hastata plant details

Verbena hastata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and standing water - regular water. Does well in average, clay and gritty soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbena hastata

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: verbenaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbena hastata

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: standing water - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay and gritty

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Looking for a native plant which will attracts pollinators and enjoys moist soil conditions (although it can handle dry soil as well)? Verbena hastata is a summer into fall blooming perennial bearing candelabra spikes of lavender-blue flowers. Plants grow to 4-6' tall and form clumps 2-4' wide.

By: Avant Gardens

The tall thin spikes of blue vervain grace the wet meadows of almost every state and province in July and August with candelabras of purple-blue flowers. Verbena hastata is a short-lived perennial that readily self sows where happy. A great plant for pond's edge where it seeds in between sedges and rushes and cheerfully holds its own.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This vigorous North American native grows upright and develops a dense, broad crown after a few seasons. The effect is almost candelabralike, with tiny blue-violet flowers and purple bracts opening in an upward-moving whorl along branching flower spikes. The vibrant glow of the flowers reflects the deep purple stems and brightens the dark green pointed foliage. For an interesting blend of forms, plant this Vervain with Rodgersias and Helianthus hirsutus.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

The deep blue, almost iridescent flower spikes make this biennial flower the center of attention! Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) is fast growing. It can be planted with other moisture-loving plants along streamsides, at pond edges and in other damp areas for rapid soil stabilization and a burst of color. Hardy to Zones 3 - 8.