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Blue Vervain
Verbena hastata
PerennialBlue Vervain
Verbena hastata
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Light
Sun – Part Shade
Water
Moist – Wet
Soil
Clay, Loam
Size
3-5'
Bloom
Blue-Purple, Jul–Sep
Why Grow It
Deer Resistant
Great for gardens without fencing
Rain Garden
Thrives in wet areas & manages runoff
Pollinator Magnet
Attracts many types of pollinators
Caterpillar Host
Feeds caterpillars of native moths & butterflies
Did You Know?
A pollinator powerhouse — attracts dozens of bee and butterfly species to its purple flower spikes.
Used in traditional herbalism for calming and digestive remedies for centuries.
Wildlife Value
🐝
Bee & Wasp Magnet
Flower spikes are covered with native bees, wasps, and flies all summer
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Butterfly Nectar
Skippers, hairstreaks, and small butterflies visit the tiny flowers
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Seed Food
Small birds feed on the abundant seeds in late summer
Good Companions
💧 Cardinal Flower
🐢 White Turtlehead
🌻 Woodland Sunflower
Planting Guide
- Plant in full sun to part shade in moist to wet soil
- Perfect for rain gardens, pond edges, and low wet spots
- Self-seeds readily — remove spent stalks if you want to limit spread
Plant Details
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