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Blue Vervain Seeds

Verbena hastata

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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow these verbena seeds for sale in late fall, pressing the seed into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.

Growing: Water seedlings until they become established. Since they prefer moist or wet soil, these plants can tolerate short periods of flooding; they can also adapt to slightly drier soil. This plant attracts bees and butterflies, and readily spreads by rhizomes ad reseeding.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: As soon as the flowers fade, the slender spikes will begin to turn brown. Watch them carefully since the tiny seed can easily blow away in the wind. Shake the mature seed heads over a container to remove the ripe seed; repeat until all the seed has ripened. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Swamp Verbena, Wild Hyssop

Latin Name: Verbena hastata

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 100,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 50 Inches

Color: Blue

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Butterflies

Blue Vervain Seeds 5.0
Review By Just received and planted

Just planted!

I received my packet of seeds and planted some of them! The packet included understandable, useful information about planting and care. I'm excited to see how they turn out!

Blue Vervain Seeds 5.0
Review By TARA

So tall and so pretty

I cannot wait until these flowers are as tall as I am!

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~2,000 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $7.96 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~100,000 Seeds) $12.65 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $33.01 -+
1 Lb Bulk Bag (454g) $180.00 $120.00 -+
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $810.00 $540.00 Notify Me
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $1,440.00 $960.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

IN-STOCK ORDERS SHIP WITHIN THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY. These small blue blooms grow on tall stems and are frequently found growing in moist areas. This native attracts a variety of butterflies and is often used in wildflower seed mixes.
Blue vervain (Verbena hastata) plants have been valued for generations as hardy, ornamental butterfly attractions. They have a long history of use as a medicinal remedy, as well as being dried for herbal tea. Ancient legends associate this plant with supernatural power, even telling the story that a plant of this genus was used to prepare the body of Jesus for burial. The species name "hastata" comes from the Latin words for "spear-shaped," referring to the shape of the leaves.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow these verbena seeds for sale in late fall, pressing the seed into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.

Growing: Water seedlings until they become established. Since they prefer moist or wet soil, these plants can tolerate short periods of flooding; they can also adapt to slightly drier soil. This plant attracts bees and butterflies, and readily spreads by rhizomes ad reseeding.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: As soon as the flowers fade, the slender spikes will begin to turn brown. Watch them carefully since the tiny seed can easily blow away in the wind. Shake the mature seed heads over a container to remove the ripe seed; repeat until all the seed has ripened. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Swamp Verbena, Wild Hyssop

Latin Name: Verbena hastata

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 100,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 50 Inches

Color: Blue

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Butterflies

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 2 reviews
5.0

Review By Just received and planted

Just planted!

I received my packet of seeds and planted some of them! The packet included understandable, useful information about planting and care. I'm excited to see how they turn out!

5.0

Review By TARA

So tall and so pretty

I cannot wait until these flowers are as tall as I am!