Verbena hastata

Verbena hastata

Vervain-Blue, Swamp Verbena

Photo Credit: Taylor Creek Restoration


Verbena hastata

Vervain-Blue, Swamp Verbena

This tall, native wildflower is found across North America along streambanks, in moist meadows and rain gardens. Bees, butterflies and songbirds depend on this short-lived, reseeding perennial as a food source. Long, candelabra-like, blue-violet flowers appear on stiff stems above the toothed, green foliage.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 3 - 9
  • Height: 2-5
  • Spread: 1-2
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: Bog, High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Late Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Blue Shades, Violet Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Native Species
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 3 - 9
  • Height: 2-5
  • Spread: 1-2
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: Bog, High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Late Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Blue Shades, Violet Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Native Species
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
  • Moisture in Production: Average, Consistent
  • Requires Shade in Production: No
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
  • Vernalization Beneficial: Yes