Verbena macdougalii ‘Lavender Spires’

Description

Verbena macdougalii ‘Lavender Spires’

Verbena macdougalii ‘Lavender Spires’ is a stunning and robust perennial, prized for its architectural form and long-lasting blooms. This North American native stands out with its tall, upright habit, typically reaching heights of 90-120 cm. The plant forms a clump of dark green, lance-shaped leaves that provide an attractive backdrop for its striking floral display.

From midsummer through to early autumn, ‘Lavender Spires’ produces numerous slender, candelabra-like stems adorned with dense clusters of tiny, tubular flowers in a soft lavender-purple hue. These vertical spires create a dramatic effect in the garden, swaying gently in the breeze and attracting a variety of pollinators, particularly butterflies and bees.

Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, this verbena is notably drought-tolerant once established. It’s an excellent choice for prairie-style plantings, mixed borders, or as a vertical accent in perennial beds. ‘Lavender Spires’ combines beautifully with ornamental grasses and late-season bloomers, offering both texture and colour to the late summer and autumn garden.