Quick answer: Blue vervain (Verbena hastata) is native to 34 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Moist-Wet |
| Soil | Moist soils |
| Bloom | Bloom Jun-Sep |
| Height | 2-6 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Attracts bees/birds/butterflies, larval host for Common Buckeye, special value to native bees |
No formal warning field; medicinal-use note: can interfere with blood pressure medication/hormone therapy, large doses cause vomiting/diarrhea
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Blue vervain
Where is Blue vervain native?
Blue vervain (Verbena hastata) is native to 34 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Blue vervain bloom?
Blue vervain blooms Jun-Sep. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Blue vervain need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: Moist-Wet. Soil: Moist soils. Mature height: 2-6 ft tall.
Is Blue vervain good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts bees/birds/butterflies, larval host for Common Buckeye, special value to native bees.
Is Blue vervain deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Blue vervain is tolerates shade and handles wet soil.
Is Blue vervain toxic?
No formal warning field; medicinal-use note: can interfere with blood pressure medication/hormone therapy, large doses cause vomiting/diarrhea.
Where can I buy real Blue vervain seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 15 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Verbena hastata on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Blue vervain.
- Southern arrowwood Viburnum dentatum
- Steeplebush Spiraea tomentosa
- White meadowsweet Spiraea alba
- White turtlehead Chelone glabra
- Eastern red columbine Aquilegia canadensis
- Bur oak Quercus macrocarpa
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