Blue Verbena Organic

Blue Vervain · Verbenaceae · Perennial

Fournisseur Les jardins de l'écoumène
Type de produit Seeds
Disponibilité Rupture
Quantités disponibles 0
Nombre de semences par sachet About 150 seeds
$4.49

Blue Vervain is a majestic perennial that brings a light, wild verticality to the garden, with its long spikes of blue-purple flowers that sway in the wind and enliven natural beds. Highly appreciated by bees, butterflies, and a host of other pollinators, it plays a valuable ecological role while offering long-lasting and refined blooms. Its upright and graceful habit allows it to elegantly structure flowerbeds, perennial gardens, and wildflower meadow-inspired arrangements. Easy to integrate into a biodiverse garden, it thrives in rich to moist soils and prospers equally well in full sun or partial shade, where it develops a tall and flexible silhouette. Its presence creates a natural and soothing effect, like a living garden scene where beneficial insects and native blooms respond to each other all summer long. In addition to its ornamental interest, it is also recognized for its traditional uses in infusions, which enhances its appeal in food and medicinal gardens. Robust, hardy, and generous, it faithfully returns year after year, enriching the landscape with its simple beauty and great ecological utility. Elegant without being demanding, Blue Vervain is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for grace, resilience, and value for wildlife.

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Growing conditions

Watering
Moderate
Exposure
Sun
Germination temperature
18 to 22°C (64 to 72°F)
Germination (days)
14 to 30 days

Growth & dimensions

Spread
30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 in.)
Height
1 to 1.5 m (3 to 5 ft)
Sowing depth
5 to 10 mm (1/4 to 3/8 in.)

Flowering & harvest

Flowering
July to September
Sowing period
April to June or September to October
Harvest
Flowering from July to September
Use
Flowerbeds, borders, pollinator-friendly plant, herbal tea, ecological garden
Companion plants
Echinacea, yarrow, bee balm, rudbeckia
Incompatible plants
None known