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Verbena 'Blue Spires' - S1
Verbena 'Blue Spires' - S1
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Verbena 'Blue Spires'

Verbena hastata
Blue vervain has narrow flower spikes artfully arranged into a candelabra of vivid violet-purple blooms. The spike flowers resemble stiff woven cords, and the florets open and burn bright from the bottom to the tops of the spikes from summer to fall. Once called Simpler's Joy for its medicinal qualities, it now graces streambanks and moist meadows, spreading to offer drifts that butterflies can't resist.
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Pot: 3.5" h x 2.63" w (9.5 fl oz)
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8
Mature Size
3-4' h x 1-2.5' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, moist
Season
Summer
Color
Deep violet purple
Features
Great for containers
Deer Resistant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Beneficial Insects
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
Final Spacing:
1-2'
Water Requirements:
High Water Use
Watering Details:
Keep moist; tolerates wet settings
Soil pH:
Slightly acid to alkaline
Fertilizer:
If soil is especially poor, add a couple of inches of compost prior to planting and top-dress in the spring yearly thereafter.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
As desired—florets open a few at a time