This South American perennial has become a favourite in New Zealand gardens for its tall, airy stems topped with vivid deep purple flowers. Blooming throughout summer, it creates a striking vertical feature in borders and cottage gardens.

Well suited to New Zealand’s climate, it naturalises easily in gardens, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. Hardy and winter dormant, it attracts native and introduced butterflies, making it a wonderful choice for pollinator-friendly planting across the country.