Seeds: Verbena hastata, Blue vervain

Includes a brochure with instructions on how to sow native seeds.

Seed sowing instructions

C(60) = Verbena hastata seeds need at least 60 days of cold moist stratification prior to sowing.
D = Sow on the surface of the soil. Generally these seeds are very small.
You can find more information about how to sow native seeds HERE.

Plant information

Blue vervain is a lovely perennial that will bring beauty to any garden. The spires of purple-blue blossoms grow on stiff, hairy, squares-shaped stems, and draws plenty of pollinators over its long bloom period.

Happiest in moist, full-sun areas, this plant can also tolerate average moisture soils as well.

seeds: Verbena hastata (Blue vervain)

Name: seeds: Verbena hastata (Blue vervain)
SKU: SEED-VER-HAS

$4.50

Quantity

Not available but we are working on it!

packet 250 seeds

stratification code
C(60), D

A	Seed should germinate when sown in a warm location.
B	Hot water treatment: Bring water to a boil, remove from heat, pour over seeds, and soak for 24 hours.. Generally this is for seed with a thick seedcoat.
C	(# of days of cold moist stratification) Seeds germinate after a period of cold, moist stratification. Mix seeds with a handful of damp vermiculite or clean sand (moist—but not wet). Place mixture in a sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator, NOT the freezer.
D	Sow on the surface of the soil. Generally these seeds are very small.
E	These seeds need a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 60-90 day cold, moist period.
F	These seeds need a 60-90 day cold, moist period followed by a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 2nd cold, 60-90 day moist period.
G	Highest germination rate in cool soil.
H	Seeds need scarification: One way this can be achieved is to rub the seed between two sheets of sand paper. If code "C" is also called for, scarify first.
I	Legume Inoculant (more info next year).
J	Legume seeds (more info next year).
K	Parasitic species which needs a host plant.
L	Plant fresh seed or keep seed moist.
M	Best results when seed sown outdoors in the fall for a natural winter.

October 1: Seeds sales begin and will be available for purchase:

in-person OR

online with in-person pickup OR

online with shipping within New England.

Please choose the delivery method at checkout.

Seeds arrive in a curbside-recyclable padded envelope (no plastic).

Note: New species will become available each day over the first week or two.

Species listed as "local ecotype" are collected ethically from Ecoregion 59 and grown out for sale.