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Verbena hastata - American Blue Vervain

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Verbena hastata is a dynamic addition to any North American native garden. Also known as the American Blue Vervain, this stout perennial stands with an elegant height of up to 6 feet. It features slender, upright stems, boasting lance-shaped, toothed leaves, and crowns itself with an exquisite display of small tubular, blue-violet flowers. Blooming generously from early summer to early fall, these vibrant flowers deliver a vertical visual delight that never fails to catch the eye. A true sun-lover, American Blue Vervain flourishes in full sun to part shade, showcasing its hardiness by thriving in medium to wet soil conditions. Aside from its captivating aesthetic appeal, its knack for attracting a myriad of pollinators, including butterflies and hummingbirds, lends an added dimension of ecological value to your garden landscape. The American Blue Vervain serves as a vibrant, adaptable, and wildlife-friendly centerpiece for any outdoor space, effortlessly harmonizing aesthetic beauty, ecological longevity, and unequivocal resilience.

  • Size: Up to 6 feet tall
  • Flowers: Small tubular, blue-violet flowers
  • Foliage: Lance-shaped, toothed leaves
  • Water usage: Medium to high
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to part shade
  • Wildlife Attractant: Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators
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