Blue vervain is a native perennial with blue-violet flowers arranged in slender, candelabra-like spikes. Pollinators adore this one, and it is a showstopper during its blooming period from July to September. It’s a major nectar source for wildlife, and it thrives in wet areas, streambanks, raingardens, or wildflower meadows. The leaves are also medicinal, used traditionally as a bitter tonic to soothe anxiety and digestive issues.
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist - wet, clay, loam, or sand
Max height: 2-5’
Spread: 1-2.5’
Blooms: July-September
Container Size: 1 gal
Blue vervain is a native perennial with blue-violet flowers arranged in slender, candelabra-like spikes. Pollinators adore this one, and it is a showstopper during its blooming period from July to September. It’s a major nectar source for wildlife, and it thrives in wet areas, streambanks, raingardens, or wildflower meadows. The leaves are also medicinal, used traditionally as a bitter tonic to soothe anxiety and digestive issues.
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist - wet, clay, loam, or sand
Max height: 2-5’
Spread: 1-2.5’
Blooms: July-September
Container Size: 1 gal
