Vervain, Blue, Blue Vervain, Verbena hastata, 100 Seeds per Pack, Organic

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Vervain, Blue, Blue Vervain, Verbena hastata, 100 seeds per pack, Organic, Heirloom, GMO Free 100 Seeds Per pack Name: Blue Vervain Scientific Name: Verbena hastata Family: Verbenaceae Commonly occurring in wet meadows across North America this hardy and drought resistant plant is a rough herbaceous perennial which produces spikes of violet-blue flowers which are known to attract butterflies. Able to tolerate a wide range of soil conditions this plant is an easy choice to add to butterflies gardens or any garden that has an area that can alternate between being very damp and very dry. Blue Vervain also has a traditional list of ethno-botanical uses which range from treating depression, fevers, coughs, cramps, jaundice, and headaches. Importantly however, Blue vervain can also interfere with blood pressure medication and hormone therapy. Large doses will induce vomiting and diarrhea.