American blue vervain Verbena hastata

ABOUT
V. hastata is 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
About this plant
Names
Family
Verbenaceae
Synonyms
American blue vervain American simpler's joy blue vervain ironweed wild hyssop see more
Common names
Verbena pinnatifida
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
0.5-1 metres
Hardiness zones
H5
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut down after flowering
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Low Maintenance Banks and Slopes Drought Resistant Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden Prairie Planting Architectural Gravel Garden
Propogation
Propagate by seed, division or softwood cuttings
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free