Verbena officinalis ‘Bampton’ is a graceful, airy perennial selected from the wild species for its dark purple stems and finely divided, dusky foliage. Small clusters of lilac-pink flowers appear on slender branching stems, giving it a light, see-through effect that works well in naturalistic plantings and mixed borders.
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Exposure: Tolerates open, breezy conditions and moderate wind; reasonably suitable for exposed sites but only moderately tolerant of coastal conditions (some coastal tolerance with shelter).
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Size: Typically 60–90 cm tall and about 45–60 cm wide, forming an open, upright clump.
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Soil: Prefers well-drained soils and tolerates relatively poor or dry conditions once established.
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Sun: Full sun.
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Flowering Time: Mid to late summer (roughly July–September).
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Uses: The parent species has a long history of medicinal use in herbal traditions.
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Wildlife Benefits: Nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other pollinating insects.
