Hoary Vervain

Verbena stricta

$59⁹⁹

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Delivery and Shipping

Shipping

To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.

Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.

*If you have found your zone already, it will be highlighted in the table below.

Standard Shipping Rates

At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.

From	To	S&H
$0	$19.99	$24.99
$20	$49.99	$29.99
$50	$69.99	$34.99
$70	$99.99	$39.99
$100	$129.99	$44.99
$130	$149.99	$48.99
$150	$150+	Approx 28%

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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

Hoary Vervain highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Verbena stricta
Growing Zones

4-7
Mature Height

2 - 4 feet
Mature Spread

18 - 24 inches
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate to Low Once Established
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Purple
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pruning Time

Late Autumn
Bloom Period

Late Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Zones 4-7

Find Your Growing Zone!

Long lavender spires grace the unforgettable native perennial, Hoary Vervain (Verbena stricta). Enjoy many months of cool-toned color every year from this incredible native prairie wildflower! A long-lasting pollinator plant, the purple flowers stand on tall spires nearly 4 feet tall.

Serrated Hoary Vervain leaves are roughly toothed and covered with dense hairs, they play the role of host plant for the Common Buckeye caterpillars! Over their blooming season, the blue-violet flowers open from the base upwards along the length of the densely packed spike cluster. You'll have a lavish display of long-lasting flowers with these charming herbaceous perennials.

Found growing in prairies and along roadsides and ditches, Hoary Vervain is a well-behaved, clumping plant. Even after the blooms are finished for the year, the dried spires capture and sculpt frost and light snowfall for an architectural boost of winter interest. Cold-hardy throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 7, these perennials are easy to grow!

Landscape Application:

These fetching plants play an important role in Butterfly and Pollinator Gardens. Nectar-rich flowers from May through September provide an important resource for beneficial pollinators. They support beautiful Monarch butterflies as they prepare for their long annual migration.

Plant them in long drifts in the summer garden for a fantastically modern visual effect. Pair Hoary Vervain with the earlier blooms of Bee Balm for an extended series of dynamic blooms. Even without a yard, gardeners can grow Hoary Vervain in deep pots. Like most prairie plants, they have long roots, so pick the right pot to support their growth.

Native Vervain is one of the most dramatic wildflowers and NatureHills.com is so excited to offer these important North American prairie natives. You'll appreciate that we work with Plant Sentry™ to ensure we follow all state regulations on plant material to protect your local ecology.

Xeric once established, plant these tall plants in Rock Gardens, Cottage Gardens, and Meadows to bring in the butterflies and add tall specimens to your cut flower bouquets! Wildcrafters and homesteaders use Vervain as a medicinal plant and the seeds were roasted and ground into flour for baking.

Long-Lasting Purple Spires
Flowers May To September
Vital Pollinator Resource & Host Plant
Hardy Native Perennials
Rock Gardens, Native & Prairie Gardens & Deep Planters

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Hoary Native Vervain is a full sun plant, requiring at least 6 hours of sun a day to flower best. Once established, Hoary Vervain performs well in dry, well-drained soil conditions. For the first year, provide a moderate amount of water on a regular basis, but established plants become xeric and easy to grow. Select the narrower Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) if your soil stays soggy after a rainfall. Wait until late winter to prune the dried foliage back. Because of the hairy leaves, deer don't prefer the taste…use deer repellent spray if you have deer in your area.