Verbena hastata 'Blue Spires' - 2026

Verbena hastata 'Blue Spires' is an upright perennial bearing tall, slender spikes of deep blue-violet flowers that rise above narrow, lance-shaped green leaves. Its vertical form adds height and movement to borders, while the densely packed flower spikes bring a vibrant pop of colour through the summer months. The long-lasting blooms create an elegant, naturalistic effect that works beautifully in cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, or pondside planting schemes.

This variety thrives in full sun and prefers moist but well-drained soil, showing good tolerance to damp conditions. It is particularly valuable for attracting pollinators, with bees, butterflies, and hoverflies visiting in abundance. Once established, it requires little maintenance beyond removing spent flower spikes to encourage further blooming. 'Blue Spires' brings both ecological benefit and ornamental appeal, standing tall and graceful among grasses or alongside other summer-flowering perennials.