About This Plant
This is an excellent plant for rain gardens and wetlands. Individual plants are short-lived, but they readily reseed, and the seeds are an important food source for many birds and small mammals. Pollinators and even hummingbirds enjoy the small, blue/purple flowers that open along slender finger-like stalks.
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Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
Blue vervain has been used for many years as a medicinal herb for many ailments including fever, depression and even jaundice. However, it’s been found to interfere with blood pressure, some medications, and cause gastrointestinal issues.
Alternate Names
Blue Verbena, Simpler’s Joy, Swamp Verbena, Swamp Vervain
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