Blue vervain (Verbena hastata)
Blue vervain (Verbena hastata)
Verbena hastata
herb☀️ sun-or-partial🪴 moist-loam📏 medium🌡️ RHS H5–H6
📋Quick Facts
Water
💧💧💧 Frequent watering
Hardiness
Zone 3-8
About
Upright native vervain species; good nectar source for insects.
Also known as: Verbena azul, Verveine bleue, Blue vervain (Verbena hastata), Blaues Eisenkraut, Verbena hastata
Pest Resilience
4/5 — Good resilience
Few pest issues; a tough native wildflower.
Visual Characteristics
Fruits
Yes
Harvest: Summer
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Culinary
Culinary Use
Herbal tea, infused syrups, bitters, cocktails, infused honey
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How to Propagate
🌰Seed
Easy🔪Division
EasyThis plant produces viable seeds for propagation
Hardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H5–H6
USDA 6 equivalent