Description: Verbena hastata, also known as blue vervain, is sure to pique your interest! A member of the verbena family, many of the plants in this family have fascinating uses: teak wood for furniture and Vitex being one of the most famous members. But we’ve got something so much better — Verbena hastata. This super-special plant grows naturally around our shop, giving us easy access to the freshest specimens possible when you place an order. Not only is it beautiful, but its healing qualities make it that much more attractive. So if you want a plant that looks amazing just as much as it does good for your health, then you need our Verbena hastata in your life. Once you get yours here and planted at home, all eyes are going to be on your newly acquired masterpiece. Verbena hastata - the cure-all for your home garden! Also known as Simpler's-Joy, this unique and majestic plant is a real showstopper. At between 2 and 5 feet tall, it boasts stout stems and a ring of blue-purple flowers branched in a candelabra formation that will make sure you never run out of beauty or admiration - not even in the dead of winter! Bumblebees are sure to appreciate the majestic features of this timeless beauty, so invite them into your garden with Verbena hastata today! Our ancient ancestors may have deemed it a cure-all, but we guarantee you one thing: Verbena hastata will be an undeniable source of joy for both you and your visitors! BENEFITS OF PLANTING VERBENA HASTATA Verbena hastata, commonly known as blue vervain, is a versatile and hardy plant that offers several benefits when planted in suitable environments. Here are some reasons why you may want to consider planting Verbena hastata: Pollinator attraction: Verbena hastata is a favorite of pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. By planting Verbena hastata, you can help to attract these beneficial insects and support their populations, which in turn can help to promote healthy ecosystems and enhance crop yields. Erosion control: Verbena hastata has a fibrous root system that can help to stabilize soil and prevent erosion in disturbed areas. This can be particularly useful in areas prone to erosion, such as hillsides and along streambanks. Medicinal uses: Verbena hastata has a long history of medicinal use among indigenous cultures. Its leaves and flowers have been used for treating a range of ailments, including fever, respiratory problems, and digestive issues. Aesthetics: Verbena hastata is a visually appealing plant that can add color and interest to gardens and natural areas. Its tall, slender spikes of blue-purple flowers provide a striking vertical accent and can complement other plants in the area. Natural dye: Verbena hastata can be used as a natural dye, producing a range of colors from pink to purple to blue. This can be a fun and sustainable way to produce natural dyes for crafts or textiles. Low maintenance: Verbena hastata is a low maintenance plant that can tolerate a range of growing conditions. Once established, it requires little care, making it an ideal choice for natural landscaping and restoration projects. *Planting Guide Included* Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Sunlight: Full Sun Season of Interest: Summer, Fall, Bloom Time: July to September Bloom Color: Purple-ish Blue Height: 2'-5' Spread: 1'-3' Water Needs: Average Maintenance: Low Soil Type: Chalk, Loam, Sand Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Soil Drainage: Well Drained but Moist Shipping Information:We don't want you to have any worries about your plant when it ships! We are a fresh to order nursery so we have no stock on the shelf. This is to allow us to provide you with the healthiest plants we possibly can! We collect and send out plants Monday and Tuesday so they won’t get stuck in the mail over the weekend. We label each species of plants individually with their scientific and common name. We fill the excess space in the package with air pillows and packing paper to prevent the plants from receiving damage during shipping. Carbon Emission Statement:We carbon-offset by using recycled boxes and packing material from our local area whenever we can, and as much as we can! As a Fresh-To-Order Nursery it's part of the job to try helping ensure that Earth lasts for generations ahead. While providing beautiful plants in these areas also requires taking care of the plants that grow there. Harvesting only occurs on acres pure untouched marsh or wetlands which provide habitats for wildlife, both now and hopefully for many years to come! It is our mission to preserve these areas.
Price: 6 USD
Location: Portville, New York
End Time: 2024-01-03T20:23:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7.25 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Common Name: Vervain
Color: Purple-ish Blue
Soil Type: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Brand: Verbena hastata
Plant Form: Bare Root
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Season of Interest: Fall, Summer
Watering: Medium
Type: Blue Vervain
Genus: Verbena
Number in Pack: 1
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Perennial, Hardiness Zones: 3-9, Bloom Time: July to September, Height: 2'-5', Spread: 1'-3', Maintenance: Low, Soil Drainage: Well Drained but Moist
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
