About This Plant
Blue Vervain is an elegant native perennial that grows 3 to 6 feet tall. Its tall spikes of violet-blue flowers bloom from mid to late summer. The flowers open progressively from the bottom upward, creating a long-lasting floral display. The slender, toothed leaves add additional texture to the upright form, enhancing its visual appeal.
Blue Vervain thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soils, making it perfect for rain gardens, wet meadows, and pond edges. It can tolerate periodic flooding, making it ideal for riparian areas or other water-prone environments. In mixed plantings, it complements a variety of native grasses and forbs.
Ecologically, it’s a magnet for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its seeds provide food for birds in the fall, while its tall growth offers shelter for small wildlife. Verbena hastata is perfect for naturalized landscapes, pollinator gardens, and restoration projects, offering vibrant beauty and critical ecological benefits during peak blooming periods.