Hoary Vervain
The beautiful lavender spires of Hoary Vervain make a distinctive statement in the late summer landscape. Blooming for 4 - 6 weeks, this upright perennial forms attractive vertical clumps with groups of long, narrow flowering spikes …
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
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Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Height | 2' - 4' |
Bloom Color | Lavender, Purple, Blue |
Bloom Time | July, Aug, Sep |
Spacing | 1' |
Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Root Type | Fibrous |
Benefits | Butterflies, Pollinators, Hummingbirds, Host Plant, Deer Resistant |
Seeds per Oz | 32000 |
Propagation Treatment | Moist Stratification |
Days to Moist Stratify | 30 days |
Direct Sowing Time | Fall |
The beautiful lavender spires of Hoary Vervain make a distinctive statement in the late summer landscape. Blooming for 4 - 6 weeks, this upright perennial forms attractive vertical clumps with groups of long, narrow flowering spikes. An important source of nectar, Hoary Vervain is a desirable component of butterfly gardens, and the leaves are a host food for the Common Buckeye caterpillar and others. Very drought resistant, and non-aggressive, it is easily grown in any well-drained soil in full sun.