American blue vervain
Also known as: American simpler's joy; blue vervain; ironweed; wild hyssop
an upright, clump-forming perennial with narrow leaves up to 15cm long. Spikes of small, violet-blue to pinkish-purple flowers are carried on tall, branched, candelabra-like stems from early summer to early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- American blue vervain (Verbena hastata)
- Genus
- Verbena
- Family
- Verbenaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of American blue vervain
Distribution map
Northern America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of American blue vervain
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American blue vervain care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningCut down after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, division or softwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in a moist but well-drained moderately fertile soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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