{"product_id":"seeds-vervain-color-blue","title":"Seeds Vervain, Blue","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"41\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eVervain, Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"20\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"39\"\u003e(Verbena hastata)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eBlue Vervain is a graceful native wildflower known for its tall, candelabra-like spikes of deep blue-purple blooms. Common in moist meadows and along streambanks, this long-blooming perennial plays a specific ecological role in supporting native pollinators while offering a long history of medicinal use. A strong choice for meadow plantings, rain gardens, and habitat restoration projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"519\"\u003eNative Pollinator Plant with Specialist Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eBlue Vervain’s small tubular flowers provide nectar for a range of native bees and butterflies. It is visited by sweat bees (\u003cem data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eLasioglossum\u003c\/em\u003e spp.), bumble bees (\u003cem data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eBombus\u003c\/em\u003e spp.), and small butterflies, and serves as a larval host plant for the Common Buckeye butterfly (\u003cem data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eJunonia coenia\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eMedicinal Herb with Nervine Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eTraditionally used in Western herbalism, the aerial parts (leaves and flowering tops) are harvested during bloom and used in teas or tinctures. Historically valued as a mild nervine for stress support and tension, and sometimes used for digestive and fever-support blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eIdeal for Wet Soils \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eThrives in medium-wet to wet soils and tolerates seasonal flooding. Well-suited for rain gardens, streambank stabilization, wet meadows, and pond margins. Its deep roots help stabilize moist soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eVertical Accent in Meadows \u0026amp; Pollinator Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eGrows upright 3–5 feet tall, creating structure in perennial plantings. Works well when mass planted or layered behind shorter meadow species to extend bloom season into mid-to-late summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eVerbena hastata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern \u0026amp; Central North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003ePlant Life Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-wet to wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e July–September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue to blue-purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2428\"\u003eDirect sow in fall or cold stratify before spring planting for best germination. Prefers consistent moisture, especially during establishment. Cut back after flowering to encourage tidy growth or allow seed heads to remain for natural reseeding. In permaculture systems, integrate into the herbaceous layer near water features or moist edges where it can support pollinators and beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003eBlue Vervain brings height, habitat value, and herbal tradition to wet landscapes and native plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strictly Medicinals","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":47405065273603,"sku":"604154012003","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/4A95F29C-EA88-46B5-A3E5-8B1619A89BE4.jpg?v=1773952875","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/seeds-vervain-color-blue","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}