Verbena hastata
$22.00 / 1G AB
Swamp Verbena ·
Description
Verbena hastata is a herbaceous perennial valued for its purple flowers during summer. It typically matures 2–5 feet tall and 1–2.5 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is The Americas, with some species elsewhere. Cardinals, sparrows, and juncos eat the seeds. In the landscape, it works well in border, small groups, and meadow. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to wet soil.
Benefits
Provides seasonal color and texture and may support pollinators or other garden wildlife.
Features
Verbena hastata is valued for its ornamental foliage, flowers, form, or seasonal contribution.
| Verbena hastata | |
| Verbena hastata | |
| No | |
| Full Sun, Part Sun; Average Soil. Water regularly during establishment and adjust care to site conditions. | |
| The Americas, with some species elsewhere | |
| Locally Native | |
| Yes | |
| The Americas, with some species elsewhere | |
| Yes |
| 3 - 9 | |
| Full Sun | |
| 4 - 6 ft | |
| 2 - 3 ft |
| Yes | |
| None | |
| Violet | |
| Insignificant | |
| Butterflies | |
| Border Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Border or Bed | |
| None | |
| Clump Forming | |
| Summer |