Description
Vervain hastata is an upright, clump-forming perennial with narrow leaves. Spikes of small, violet-blue to pinkish-purple flowers are carried on tall.
Verbena hastata is a flowering plant in the vervain family, Verbenaceae. It is a herb with opposite, simple leaves which have double-serate margins, borne on stiffly erect, branching square stems. The flowers appear in summer and are purple.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Verbena hastata |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 2.00 to 6.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Bloom Time | July to September |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Blue Vervain care
Blue Vervain will grow to a height of 12-36 inch and begin to show dainty light purple flowers from mid summer into early fall. It will slowly spread and remain low to the ground, so allow plenty of space between plantings.
Vervain will grow best with full sun to partial shade. Soil should be well-drained.
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Medium to wet |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | (98.6 F., 37 C) |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Blue Vervain special feature
Borders, meadows, prairies, native plant gardens or informal/naturalized areas.
Blue Vervain uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
- Its generally kep indoor in living room and in terrac area