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The Benefits of Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are shipped without soil or pots, making them lightweight and easy to handle. They arrive dormant, ready to be planted and thrive as beautiful, healthy additions to your garden.
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Blue Vervain: Verbena Hastata
The Blue Vervain is an adaptable, low-maintenance perennial that lends vertical interest to gardens and natural landscapes. This wildflower is distinguished by long, thin, purple-blue spikes of flowers that can be found everywhere, from meadows to rain gardens and pollinator habitats.
Blue Vervain: An Awe-Inspiring Wildflower
It can be planted easily and successfully in moist, draining soils or clay or sandy soils. It thrives in full sun but is also tolerant of mild shade, which gives it a wide range of design choices. Once established, it doesn’t require much care, aside from a few sprays during dry periods and deadheading, because the heads of its seeds look naturally beautiful.
Blooming and Seasonal Color of Blue Vervain
It opens mid to late summer, usually between July and September. The graceful spikes have tiny tubular blue-violet flowers that unfold slowly from bottom to top. It's long bloom season also makes it a good plant to attract pollinators such as butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds throughout the growing season. The rich, lance-shaped leaves are an elegant complement to the striking flowers.
Shape and Life Cycle
It's upright, clustering habit makes it a 3-5 foot tall plant that adds vertical interest to flower beds or alongside streams. It is a perennial that survives many years, coming back every year thicker and fuller with good care.
TN Nursery has Blue Vervain available in its infancy and ready to establish itself quickly in your landscape. Long-lasting, environmentally friendly, and easy to maintain, this wildflower makes an excellent addition to any garden, providing beauty and habitat for pollinators.
This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery
Bloom Season
Fall
Bloom/Foliage Color
Blue
Height at Maturity
Over 12"
Care
Blue Vervain thrives in moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate occasional flooding. It benefits from regular watering but should avoid overwatering. Prune dead or damaged stems in early spring to encourage new growth and maintain their shape.
Plant Reproduction
Blue Vervain spreads slowly through rhizomes and by self-seeding.
Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed.
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Vibrant blue-purple blooms
Does great in humidity
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Features
Why You Will Love Our Blue Vervain
Graceful Appearance:
The tall, slender spikes of Blue Vervain create a graceful vertical element in your garden. This adds a touch of elegance and height, complementing other plants and garden features.
Low Space Requirement:
Its compact growth makes Blue Vervain suitable for smaller gardens and tight spaces. You can enjoy its beauty and color without needing a lot of room.
Bushy Growth Habit:
Blue Vervain features a bushy growth habit with dense foliage, making it perfect for adding structure and fullness to your yard. Its robust appearance creates a more complete and lush garden look.
Compact Size:
The manageable size of Blue Vervain makes it ideal for adding vertical interest without overwhelming smaller garden spaces. It fits well in various garden settings and landscapes.
Caring Tips
How do I care for my Blue Vervain?
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Care Tips
Blue Vervain thrives in moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate occasional flooding. It benefits from regular watering but should avoid overwatering. Prune dead or damaged stems in early spring to encourage new growth and maintain their shape.
Light Requirements
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.
Hardy Planting Zones
3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9
