Ornamental Perennial
Bampton Verbena is a summer-to-fall bloomer that thrives in the heat and drought of zone 7, reaching 24 to 36 inches tall with a compact 12-inch spread. This cultivar brings reliable color to full-sun gardens from June through November, demanding little water once established and shrugging off deer browsing with ease. Low-maintenance and pollinator-friendly, it's a workhorse for gardeners seeking long-season color without fussy care.
Full Sun
Low
7-7
36in H x 12in W
Perennial
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Bampton Verbena blooms prolifically from early summer straight through fall frost, a rarity among verbenas that makes it valuable for extended garden color. It tolerates drought well once its roots establish, thrives in full sun without leggy growth, and resists deer pressure entirely, freeing you from the worry of midnight browsing. Pollinators visit it consistently, turning your garden into a refueling station for butterflies and bees throughout the growing season.
Bampton Verbena works beautifully in mixed borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator plantings where its long bloom window fills gaps between spring bulbs and fall mums. Plant it along sunny pathways, in rock gardens, or as a filler in perennial beds where its moderate height bridges lower groundcovers and taller shrubs. Its drought tolerance and deer resistance make it especially valuable in water-conscious gardens or rural settings where deer pressure is constant.
Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before your last spring frost. Sow seeds at 1/8 inch depth in darkness, as they require darkness to germinate. Keep soil temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Seeds typically sprout in 10 to 30 days, though if germination stalls after four weeks, chill the seed tray in a refrigerator for two weeks before returning it to warmth; this cold period can break dormancy. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost date when they have developed their first true leaves.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after your last spring frost date. Space plants 12 inches apart to allow room for their mature 12-inch spread. Harden off seedlings gradually over 7 to 10 days by exposing them to increasing hours of outdoor light and wind before planting.
Direct sowing is not recommended for this variety; start seeds indoors for best results.
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