American blue vervain (Verbena hastata) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: American blue vervain, American simpler’s joy, blue vervain, ironweed or wild hyssop.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 1-2 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: American blue vervain, American simpler’s joy, blue vervain, ironweed, wild hyssop
Scientific name: Verbena hastata
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden, Wildflower meadow
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance, Wall-side Borders
Other characteristics: Drought resistant
Seasonal colors
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How to plant American blue vervain (Verbena hastata) – Dominicus Johannes Bergsma, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing American blue vervain (Verbena hastata) – Cbaile19, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
