{"product_id":"verbascum-southern-charm","title":"Verbascum 'Southern Charm'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerbascum 'Southern Charm'\u003c\/strong\u003e is an elegant upright perennial with tall flower spikes carrying softly colored blooms in shades of apricot, pink, cream, and lavender above a rosette of textured gray green foliage. Its airy vertical form brings height and gentle color to sunny borders while its long flowering season provides extended interest for pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 - 30 in x 12 - 18 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring through summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry to average well drained soil; prefers lean or sandy conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer and rabbit resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hybrid was developed from Verbascum species native to Europe and parts of Asia and Africa and is not native to North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts butterflies which visit the abundant flowers for nectar throughout its extended bloom period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts honeybees, native bees, and bumblebees which forage among the pollen rich flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan attract hummingbirds to its tall flower spikes where the abundant blooms provide an additional nectar source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 12 - 18 in apart to allow the upright flowering stems and basal foliage to develop without crowding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for sunny cottage gardens, perennial borders, gravel gardens, and dry slopes where its tall flower spikes provide vertical interest without creating a heavy appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgastache 'Blue Fortune' (Anise Hyssop)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds upright purple flower spikes and strong pollinator appeal alongside Southern Charm's softer pastel flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' (Threadleaf Coreopsis)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides fine textured foliage and bright yellow flowers that contrast with the muted colors of the verbascum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (Purple Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings bold midsummer flowers and sturdy structure as Southern Charm continues flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds deep purple flower spikes that create a strong color contrast with the pastel verbascum blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides upright grass texture and warm seasonal color for a naturalistic sunny planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":46907211251873,"sku":"VERBASCUM SOUTHERN CHARM","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/files\/Verbascum_SouthernCharm.png?v=1787248834","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/verbascum-southern-charm","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}