Verbascum
phoeniceum
Violetta
Mullein
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Type:
Perennials
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Height:
Medium 3' (Plant 20" apart)
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Bloom Time:
Spring to Late Summer
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Sun-Shade:
Full Sun
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Zones:
6-9
Find Your Zone
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Soil Condition:
Normal, Sandy
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Flower Color / Accent:
Purple /
Purple
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Elegant, deepest violet-purple petals with yellow throats on tall stems over tobacco-like leaves. The leaves aren't much to look at so plant this selection in a busy garden area where the flower spikes will be the attention grabber. Verbascum Violetta blooms their way up the tall stems. Spring Shipping Only.
Features to Note:
- Good for Cut Flowers
- Deer Resistant
- Blooms for 4 weeks or more
- For a sunny spot
- Web Only
General Information:
Verbascum are bold plants with large velvety foliage. Flowers are atop towering spikes held well above the foliage. Plant Verbascum where you need a vertical accent. Needs lean, well drained soil.
Plant Care:
Prefers a lean, alkaline well-draining soil. Avoid highly fertile and wet soils. Mature clumps do not respond well to division. Instead, pluck out a few seedlings in spring and transplant. Allow some seeds to fall if volunteers are desired. Removing flower stalks after blooming can increase vigor for over-wintering. Taller forms may benefit from staking.
