Blue Vervain

Blue Vervain
Verbena hastata

A tall, elegant native wildflower with upright stems topped by slender spikes of small violet-blue flowers that bloom from mid to late summer. The candelabra-like flower clusters create a striking vertical form while attracting a wide diversity of pollinators. This adaptable species thrives in moist meadows, stream edges, wetlands, and rain gardens.

Blue Vervain is an excellent choice for naturalized plantings where it provides long-lasting color and important nectar during the summer months. Its upright growth adds height and structure to native plant communities.

Growing Conditions

• Height: 3–5 ft
• Spread: Clumping
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Medium to wet soils; tolerates clay, loam, and organic soils
• Hardiness: Zone 3–8
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Tolerates seasonal flooding
• Deer resistant

Ideal for wet meadows, rain gardens, prairie plantings, stream edges, and naturalized landscapes. Adds strong vertical interest and mid-season bloom.

Ecological Value

• Excellent nectar source for bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
• Supports a wide diversity of pollinators
• Provides structure and habitat in wet meadow ecosystems
• Contributes to biodiversity in wetland plant communities

Larval Host Plant For
Caterpillars of several native moth species.

Companion Species

• Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)
• Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium maculatum)
• Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
• Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor)
• Fox Sedge (Carex vulpinoidea)
• Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum)
• New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis)

Planting to Protect
Restoring to Thrive
Origin Native Plants

3.5 inch Pots