Blue Vervain
Verbena hastata
Description:
Slender spikes of densely-packed purplish-blue flowers on tall stems. 2 to 6 feet tall; medium to wet soils. Blooms July to August; full sun to partial shade. Attracts butterflies and is a great plant for rain gardens.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Swamp Verbena, Blue Verbena |
| Plant Family: | Verbenaceae |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| South Jersey Native Range: | South Jersey |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Bloom Time: | July to August |
| Fruit Timing: | July to August |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, SNR |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Loam, Sandy, Clay |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |
| Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade, Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |