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Vervain, Blue (Verbena hastata) potted plant, organic
$8.50 – $57.00
Family: Vervain (Verbenaceae)
Hardy to Zones 3 to 7
(American Blue Vervain, Swamp Verbena) Upright yet creeping, self-seeding herbaceous perennial native to the Eastern US. Bright blue flowers on reddish-tinted plants, in multiple, long-lasting, handsome spikes 3 to 5 feet tall.. Fresh or dried leaf is the part used. Traditional usage: indigestion, colds, and fevers. A good ingredient for home brew, it is also a traditional offering plant to honor the garden spirits. Plants prefer full sun to part shade and moist garden soils. Good drainage is not a necessary prerequisite. If there is a concern that the plant will spread, then keep it in a pot, or provide other suitable barriers, and cut back the flowers after peak display. Space plants 6 inches to a foot apart.
Potted Plant, Certified Organically Grown
Question
Jaclyn (verified owner) –
I have fond memories of the Verveine tea served in Europe. I wonder if it is the same as the ‘ Blue Vervain’ or the ‘European Vervain’?
Thank you
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Richo Cech –
hi jaclyn, it would be the european form, the officinalis. r
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Jaclyn (verified owner) –
One more question: the fresh leaves of the Vervain officialis has a bitter taste, and very calming, but the Verveine tea bags are not bitter at all. Just curious.. Thanks again
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Richo Cech –
the herb can be aged which mellows it
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JD –
How tall do these grow?
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Richo Cech –
hello jd, thanks for contacting. 3 to 5 feet tall. richo
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Lenatilda Beasley (verified owner) –
PLANTED MY BLUE VERVAIN TODAY IN MY PLANT HOUSE; WED. 10/31/2018 EXCITED TO WATCH NEW GROWTH.
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