Hoary Vervain
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Long lavender spires grace the unforgettable native perennial, Hoary Vervain (Verbena stricta). Enjoy many months of cool-toned color every year from this incredible prairie wildflower.
These fetching plants play an important role in Butterfly and Pollinator Gardens. Serrated Hoary Vervain leaves are roughly toothed and covered with dense hairs; they play the role of host plant for the Common Buckeye caterpillars.
Planting and Application:
Over their blooming season, the blue-violet flowers open from the base upwards along the length of the densely-packed spike cluster. You'll have a lavish display of long-lasting flowers with these charming herbaceous perennials.
- Hoary Vervain is a well-behaved, clumping plant. Even after the blooms are finished for the year, the dried spires capture and sculpt frost and light snowfall for an architectural boost of winter interest.
- Nectar-rich flowers from May through September provide an important resource for beneficial pollinators. They support beautiful Monarch butterflies as they prepare for their long annual migration.
- Plant them in long drifts in the summer garden for a fantastically modern visual effect. Pair Hoary Vervain with the earlier blooms of Bee Balm for an extended series of dynamic blooms.
- Hoary Vervain is one of the most dramatic wildflowers and NatureHills.com is so excited to offer these important North American prairie natives. You'll appreciate that we work with Plant Sentry™ to ensure we follow all state regulations on plant material to protect your local ecology.
- Even without a yard, gardeners can grow Hoary Vervain in deep pots. Like most prairie plants, they have long roots…pick the right pot to support their growth.
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Once established, Hoary Vervain performs well in dry, well-drained soil conditions. Select the narrower Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) if your soil stays soggy after a rainfall.
- Plant them in full sun for the best results. Verbena stricta requires at least six hours of direct sunlight a day.
- For the first year, provide a moderate amount of water on a regular basis. Get expert watering tips from the NatureHills.com Horticulture Team.
- Wait until late winter to prune the dried foliage back. WIth the hairy leaves, deer don't prefer the taste…use repellent spray if you have deer in your area.
Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
About Plant Sentry™
Plant Sentry is designed to protect both consumers and the nursery trade from invasive plant pests and diseases. Sites that display the Plant Sentry protection badge are protected from consumers buying and nurseries shipping material carrying invasive pests and diseases.
This proprietary eCommerce software prevents the shipment of a restricted plant to each state. The Plant Sentry system includes a shipment certification program. The Plant Sentry Compliance Officer works closely with NatureHills.com and each nursery or fulfillment center to ensure only compliant plants are sold to customers.
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Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
| Color | Zone | Times |
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| 3 | Spring 2019 | |
| 4 | Now | |
| 5 | Now | |
| 6 | Now | |
| 7 | Now | |
| 8 | Now | |
| 9 | Now | |
| 10 | Now | |
| 11 | Now |
Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | - | 19.99 | 24.99 |
| 20 | - | 49.99 | 29.99 |
| 50 | - | 69.99 | 34.99 |
| 70 | - | 99.99 | 39.99 |
| 100 | - | 129.99 | 44.99 |
| 130 | - | 149.99 | 48.99 |
| 150 | - | 150+ | Approx 28% |
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PLANT HIGHLIGHTS
Growing Zones 4-7
| Brand | Nature Hills' Choice |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Verbena stricta |
| Type | Perennial |
| Mature Height | 2 - 4 feet |
| Mature Spread | 18 - 24 inches |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil | Well Drained Soil |
| Moisture | Low Once Established |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Pollinator Friendly | Yes |
| Pruning Time | Late Winter |
| Fragrant | No |