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Blue Vervain

Verbena hastata, Verbenaceae

Zones
3a–8b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Oriental PoppyPapaver orientale
Pollinator Sharing
FenugreekTrigonella foenum-graecum
Pollinator Sharing
Mountain MintPycnanthemum virginianum
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Japanese MilletEchinochloa esculenta
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Common VervainVerbena officinalis

Different vervain species compete for similar ecological niches and resources

Uses

Functions

Pollinator SupportMedicine

Common Questions

What zones does Blue Vervain grow in?

Blue Vervain grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 8b.

What are good companion plants for Blue Vervain?

Good companions for Blue Vervain include Oriental Poppy, Fenugreek, Mountain Mint, Japanese Millet.

Design guilds with Blue Vervain and see companion relationships visually.

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