Verbena hastata ‘Blue Spires’ (Vervain)

(American Simpler’s Joy, Blue Vervain, Ironweed, Wild Hyssop)

Small violet-blue flowers bloom on branched long spires and resemble a candelabra. Upright habit and toothed green leaves. Height 36-48″.

Small violet-blue flowers bloom on branched long spires and resemble a candelabra. Upright habit and toothed green leaves. Height 36-48".

Verbena attracts bees and butterflies to the garden. Prefers moist to wet soils. Tolerates loamy soils, salts and wet mucky areas. Short lived plant so allow to self seed in the garden. Deer and rabbit resistant.

  • USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 3-8
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Bloom Time(s): July-September