Blue Vervain
Certified Organic
Verbena hastata
Butterflies love these elegant blue-violet blooms.
This easy-to-grow native perennial produces an abundance of true blue-violet flowers that open from the bottom up. The spiky inflorescences are highly attractive to pollinators, and the Common Buckeye butterfly relies on Blue Vervain as a larval host. Provide moist soil and full-to-part sun conditions, and enjoy these blooms over a long season. The flowering tops have been used in traditional remedies for anxiety, indigestion, colds, and fevers.
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200 Seeds | $3.99 | Out of Stock | |
600 Seeds | $6.99 | Out of Stock | |
1800 Seeds | $11.49 | Out of Stock |
Cold stratification required: direct sow in fall or early winter into a clean, prepared bed. Or, for spring sowing, sow shallowly about 10 weeks before last frost, in rich, damp soil. Cover and refrigerate for 3 weeks. Afterwards, move to a 70-degree, well-lit spot for germination, which can take up to 14 days. Harden off and transplant outdoors after last frost.
Days to Germination | 14-45 |
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Days to Maturity | 80 |
Planting Depth | 1/8" |
Spacing in Row | 18" |
Spacing Between Rows | 18" |
Height at Maturity | 48" |
Width at Maturity | 18" |
Sun Preference | Full Sun to Light Shade |
Hardiness Zone Range | Zone 3-8 |