Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) is a graceful native prairie plant known for its tall, candelabra-like spikes of small violet-blue flowers. Blooming from mid to late summer, it adds elegant vertical structure and color to sunny gardens and naturalized plantings.
 
The nectar-rich flowers attract a wide variety of pollinators including bumblebees, native bees, butterflies, and skippers. It is also a host plant for several moth species, supporting caterpillars that contribute to the food web. Blue Vervain thrives in moist soils and is especially well-suited to rain gardens, wet meadows, and pond edges. Its strong upright form pairs beautifully with grasses and other late-season prairie flowers while providing valuable habitat for pollinators.