organic blue vervain
$ 4,50
Verbena hastata, Verbenaceae
Blue vervain is a perennial native to Quebec. Its slender, light purplish-blue flower spikes appear in quantity at the end of stiff stems, from July to September, over narrow, discreet foliage. This wild plant is slender enough to fit into a community of cultivated plants without strangling them, preferably in sunny, moist soil. Used in herbalism: not to be confused with verbena officinalis. 80 cm-1m20. Hardy in zone 3.
about 200 seeds
Seeds certified organic by Québec Vraiproduced here at LA SOCIÉTÉ DES PLANTES
Sow on the surface (light is needed for germination) and chill (-4°C to 4°C) for 8 weeks (stratification), then store at 20°C, or simply sow outdoors in autumn. Germination is greatly enhanced by lightly abrading the seeds before sowing (sand paper).
# of the lot for sale | SDP23M |
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Test germination conditions | Light, 10 to 15ºC, scarification (scalpel/sand paper), Stratification 8 weeks |
Number of seeds per bag | 200 |