Verbena officinalis ‘Bampton’ is an attractive, hardy perennial plant valued in gardens for its airy appearance, attractive foliage, and long season of delicate flowers. It’s a cultivar (garden variety) of the species Verbena officinalis, also known as common vervain.

• Foliage: Dark purple‑bronze or purple‑tinted leaves that give strong colour contrast in the border.

• Flowers: Small, star‑like lavender‑pink or purple flowers on slender, wiry stems.

• Habit: Upright, airy clump with a light, graceful feel.

• Height/Spread: Typically about 60–100 cm (2–3 ft) tall and spread, ideal for middle or back of borders.

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Best in full sun for strongest foliage colour and flowering.

• Soil: Prefers well‑drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types including chalky, sandy, or loamy.

• Water: Drought‑tolerant once established; water regularly after planting until roots settle.

• Hardiness: Hardy perennial in most climates; it dies back in winter and regrows in spring.

🌼 Flowering & Wildlife

• Season: Flowers from summer into autumn (often June to October).

• Pollinators: Nectar‑rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators — great for wildlife‑friendly planting.

• Winter: Cut back old stems in late autumn or early spring before new growth starts.

Garden Uses

• Striking in mixed perennial borders

• Works well in wildflower meadows, cottage gardens, gravel gardens, and naturalistic schemes

• Adds height, texture, and colour contrast with other plants like grasses, salvias, and daisies.