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Verbena hastata

Names

Common Names
Blue Vervain, American blue vervain, Blue vervain, Simpler's joy

Growth

Height
6-72 inches
Spread
12 to 24 inches
Growth Rate
Fast

Appearance

Bloom Color
Blue to purple
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 3-9
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally full sun; tolerates partial shade
Soil Type
Moist, loamy soil with good drainage and organic matter
Soil Drainage
Moist, well-drained soil
Soil pH
6.0–7.5

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Bloom Time
Summer and Fall

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds and cuttings

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, birds, and other pollinators

References

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024