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Blue Vervain

Verbena hastata Summary 6

Verbena hastata (American vervain, blue vervain or swamp verbena) is a flowering plant in the vervain family, Verbenaceae. It is a herb with opposite, simple leaves which have double-serate margins, borne on stiffly erect, branching square stems. The flowers appear in summer and are purple. This is a common plant that occurs across North America. They are hardy and drought resistant.

Swamp Verbena, Blue Vervain 7

Swamp verbena is long with little purple flowers on it. Some tribes used it for certain injuries. They need moist soil, a lot of sun, and grow near water.

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