Grow a beautiful and important native plant with our Blue Vervain seeds. This hardy perennial is a staple in prairie and meadow plantings, celebrated for its tall, elegant, candelabra-like spikes of small, blue-violet flowers. Blooming for a long period in mid to late summer, it is an absolute magnet for a wide range of native bees and other beneficial pollinators. A tough, low-maintenance plant, Blue Vervain is a perfect choice for adding height and color to a pollinator garden, especially in areas with moist soil.

What you\’ll love

• Tall, elegant spires of beautiful, blue-violet flowers.
• An absolute magnet for a huge diversity of native bees.
• A beautiful native wildflower that thrives in moist soils.
• A hardy, low-maintenance perennial that is easy to grow from seed.

Seed details

• Plant Name: Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 100 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial
• Height: 2-5 feet
• Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year from seed.
• USDA Zone: 3-9
• Origin: American Grown

Growing instructions

• Sowing: The easiest method is to sow seeds outdoors in the fall. The seeds will be naturally stratified over the winter and will germinate in the spring.
• Stratification: To plant in the spring, seeds require a 30-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator before sowing.
• Depth: Press seeds into the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate.
• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 18-24 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
• Soil: Prefers moist to average soil conditions.

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