Blue Vervain
Verbena hastata
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| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Blue Vervain highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 3-8
Butterfly Favorite
Want your garden to buzz with bees, butterflies and birds? The Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) will help boost your garden's positive impact on your ecosystem.
The rustic, but bold, blue-lavender flowers are sure to add a bit of romance and elegance to your garden as they sway in the breeze. The Blue Vervain produces dramatic elongated spikes of petite flowers during the late summer which will last for weeks.
These native, biennial flowers are perfect for adding a bit of blue or lavender to a wildflower bouquet or dry them out for a homemade wreath.
Plant a few in your butterfly garden to add variety of color and tasty nectar for your winged guests. And this plant will encourage many species to stop by your garden for a snack or shade. The Blue Vervain appeals to pollinators like epoline cuckoo bees, halictid bees, eucerine miner bees, and the verbena bee (a rare and specialist pollinator). This plant is also a favorite meal for caterpillars of the verbena moth.
Feathered creatures also love this plant! The cardinal, field sparrow, swamp sparrow, and slate-colored junco make a meal of the Blue Vervain's seeds. So, if you're quiet, you can snap some great photos of the butterflies, bees and birds that love this plant!
Be sure to plant it in moist soil for best performance. It prefers full or partial sun and would add height to a field of wildflowers or among other garden flowers. This hardy plant will even add a pop of purple to your ditches, help prevent bank erosion, or stabilize pond edges.
Prune the seed heads to help the Blue Vervain branch out and become bushier. And to help keep the self-seeding under control, you can deadhead the buds once they begin to dry out. This plant is known for its active self-seeding abilities. In some locations, this native plant actually spreads and seeds "too well." But when you order live plants from Nature Hills, you don't have to worry, we use Plant Sentry™ to follow all local, state and federal regulations for plants that can become invasive in your area.
Order this wonderful native today!
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