Verbena – Pink Spires

Verbena ‘Pink Spires’ (Verbena hastata) is a perennial in the Verbenaceae family. It prefers full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil, and is hardy in most New Zealand regions. It grows to 1–1.2 m tall and 40–60 cm wide, with slender upright stems and soft pink flower spikes. Used as a cottage garden plant for height and movement, a pollinator plant attracting bees and butterflies, and a medicinal herb traditionally used for nervous system support.