Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) is a tall and elegant native perennial that adds vibrant color and form to sunny gardens. In mid to late summer, its slender spikes of rich purple-blue flowers rise above deep green foliage, creating a striking vertical accent that sways gracefully in the breeze. Naturally found in moist meadows, streambanks, and wetland edges, Blue Vervain thrives in soils that receive regular moisture and is an excellent choice for rain gardens, pond margins, and moist garden beds and borders. Its nectar-rich blooms attract a wide variety of native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, bringing life, beauty, and ecological value to the garden throughout the growing season.
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