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Herbaceous Perennials

Blue vervain

Verbena hastata

Zone 1 · Closest to the Water Zone 2 · Intermediate Zone Zone 3 · Upland Zone
Size
Height: 1.5 to 5 ft Width: 1 to 2.5 ft
Bloom Color
blue/purple
Wetland Indicator Status
FACW Facultative wetland — usually occurs in wetlands
Salinity Tolerance
Moderate soil salt and salt spray tolerance

Notes

Wet to moist soils; sun to part shade

Wildlife Value

Flowers attract butterflies, bees and other insects; seeds eaten by birds and mammals; larval host plant for common buckeye butterfly