Vervain, Blue (Verbena hastata) Crown Division
Latin name: Verbena hastata
Plant Family: Vervain family (Verbenaceae)
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: North America
Growing: Full sun and likes to grow along water. Where it grows wild on the east coast, it grows along the waters edge along with boneset and Joe Pye weed. It’s fairly easy to grow.
Edibility: Not really used as an edible.
Medicinal uses: It’s medicinal actions are quite underrated. it is a digestive bitter, sedating nervine, and diaphoretic when taken hot. It has a drying action for moist states
Permaculture Uses: Great pollinator attractor in wet areas or on the edge of a pond.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.
Latin name: Verbena hastata
Plant Family: Vervain family (Verbenaceae)
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: North America
Growing: Full sun and likes to grow along water. Where it grows wild on the east coast, it grows along the waters edge along with boneset and Joe Pye weed. It’s fairly easy to grow.
Edibility: Not really used as an edible.
Medicinal uses: It’s medicinal actions are quite underrated. it is a digestive bitter, sedating nervine, and diaphoretic when taken hot. It has a drying action for moist states
Permaculture Uses: Great pollinator attractor in wet areas or on the edge of a pond.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.
Latin name: Verbena hastata
Plant Family: Vervain family (Verbenaceae)
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: North America
Growing: Full sun and likes to grow along water. Where it grows wild on the east coast, it grows along the waters edge along with boneset and Joe Pye weed. It’s fairly easy to grow.
Edibility: Not really used as an edible.
Medicinal uses: It’s medicinal actions are quite underrated. it is a digestive bitter, sedating nervine, and diaphoretic when taken hot. It has a drying action for moist states
Permaculture Uses: Great pollinator attractor in wet areas or on the edge of a pond.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.