Blue Vervain Plant For Sale
Blue Vervain, Verbena hastata, is so special because of the perennial's color palette. While the flowers are delightfully violet-purple, the stem from which the spears and flowers emerge embodies deep red to pink hues, providing a subtle accent color component to the garden.
Growing to a height of up to 4 ft, this vervain plant is ideal for the back border of a moist garden bed, where it can receive full sun but also not shade the other plants growing nearby. Once established, this plant will form colonies and provide more densely packed flowering spears for visual pleasure.
The inflorescences of this plant are shaped like the head of a spear, which is denoted in the epithet “hastasta,” which means “spear-shaped” in Latin. These spears are grouped in panicles at the top of each stem. Each spear produces dozens of endearingly tiny, five-lobed flowers that are violet to purple in color.
Verbena hastata Plant Facts
Family: Verbenaceae
Hardiness Zones: 3–9
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate to wet
Height: 2 to 6 ft
Spread: 12 to 8 in
Growth Rate: Moderate
Bloom Time: July to September
Flower Color: Blue-violet
Wildlife Value: Attractive to pollinators, and the seeds provide food for small mammals
The flowers of the Blue Vervain are attractive to pollinators and hummingbirds in a garden. The seeds are a common food source for small mammals and are important in supporting wildlife in natural and landscaped ecosystems.
How to Grow
Blue Vervain prefers moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. It easily self-seeds and spreads via rhizome; however, it is not aggressive and will not outcompete other companions in the garden. Blue vervain plant is low-maintenance with no pest or disease problems. Given its inclination for wet feet, it is ideal as a border element or can be used in a rain garden.
Why Gardeners Love Verbena Hastata
Attractive to pollinators, seeds provide a food source for wildlife and are low-maintenance.
Add this charmingly tall, spear-shaped perennial to your rain garden and enjoy the unfurling of thousands of tiny violet-purple flowers year after year. Shop for Blue Vervain plants online at TN Nursery. For 68 years, we have served the landscaping industry and homeowners with specimen plants.
Customer Reviews
The plants arrived healthy and with good root systems. They’re growing taller every week. Lost one plant out of five, but overall very satisfied.
These Blue Vervain plants are perfect for my pollinator garden. Healthy, strong, and already attracting bees. A+ purchase from TN Nursery.
Couldn’t be happier. The plants were packed perfectly, arrived fast, and are already blooming. Great quality at a fair price.
The Blue Vervain was packaged well and shipped quickly. Plants were a little smaller than pictured, but they’re thriving now.
The plants arrived healthy and with good root systems. They’re growing taller every week. Lost one plant out of five, but overall very satisfied.
What is blue vervain good for?
Blue Vervain is great for adding beauty and color to natural landscapes and pollinator gardens. It attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects with its tall spikes of blue blooms. This hardy native plant also thrives easily in moist soil, making it perfect for rain gardens or pond edges.
Do hummingbirds like blue vervain?
Yes, hummingbirds love Blue Vervain. Its tall, nectar-rich flowers attract them throughout the blooming season. Planting it adds both vibrant color and lively wildlife activity to your garden.
Does blue vervain spread?
Yes, Blue Vervain spreads naturally through seeds and forms lovely clusters over time. It expands gently without becoming invasive. With sunlight and moisture, it fills garden spaces beautifully with vibrant blue blooms.
How tall does the vervain plant grow?
The vervain plant usually grows between 2 to 5 feet tall. It has slender stems topped with clusters of small blue or purple flowers.
Is blue vervain easy to grow at home?
Blue vervain or Verbena hastata, is easy to grow with little care. It thrives in moist soil, spreads gently, and blooms beautifully through summer.
Exposure
Blue Vervain thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily but can tolerate some light afternoon shade, especially in hotter climates. It enjoys well-drained, moist soil.
Height at Maturity
Over 12"
Usage
Pollinator Plant
Shipped As
Bare-root
Ships
USPS
Planting Zones
3-8
How To Grow
How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Perennials, Tubers, and Bulbs
Bare root perennials, tubers, and bulbs are an easy and economical way to jumpstart your garden with lasting beauty. These dormant plants should be planted in early spring or fall while the soil is cool and workable. Before planting, soak bare roots in water for 1–2 hours to rehydrate them. Choose a location based on the plant’s light needs—most flowering types prefer full sun, while others thrive in partial shade.
For bare root perennials, dig a shallow hole and spread the roots out naturally, ensuring the crown is level with the soil surface. For tubers and bulbs, plant with the pointed side facing up at a depth about two to three times their height. Cover with soil, gently press down, and water thoroughly.
Keep soil consistently moist (not soggy) until new growth appears. Add mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds, but avoid covering the crown or bulb tops. Once established, these plants require little maintenance—just seasonal watering, occasional dividing, and deadheading or pruning as needed. With proper care, they’ll return and thrive year after year.
