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VERBENA officinalis var grandiflora 'Bampton'
Commonly known as Vervain
Upright, fine, wiry branches. Deep purple foliage and small, purplish-pink flowers
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowWildlife plant. Superb for butterflies
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Pests & DiseasesGenerally pest- and disease-free
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Place of originSouthern Europe. Garden origin. UK. Devon
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Deciduous
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurplish pink
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Fully hardy
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Height90cm (36in)
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Spread60cm (24in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial with airy, branching, flower spikes
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size90cm (36in)
60cm (24in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a sunny borderCoastal / windsweptCottage gardenTown garden
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Verbena bonariensis - Growing Guide