Overview
Enhance your garden with 600 seeds of Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata), a perennial flowering plant known for its striking blue-purple flower spikes. This species is ideal for gardeners seeking to attract pollinators like bumblebees while adding vibrant color to wet meadows or sunny garden areas.
Key Features
- Perennial plant that returns annually
- Blue-purple flowers bloom in mid-summer and fall
- Thrives in full sun locations
- Medium growth rate, reaching 24 to 48 inches tall
- Deer resistant, suitable for wildlife-friendly gardens
- Self-sowing, allowing natural garden expansion
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil with pH between 5.8 and 7.2
Growing Information
Blue Vervain grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Keep seeds moist until germination to ensure successful growth. This plant is hardy in zones 3 through 9 and develops tall, thin flower spikes that add vertical interest to garden spaces.