Shades Of Summer Verbascum (Mullein)

Description

Botanical Interests Packet 

(Heirloom) A truly spectacular, long blooming perennial! Each plant has multiple graceful spikes of blossoms in white, pink, deep rose, violet and purple. Fast growing, excellent in dry landscape gardens, or alone in mass plantings. Wonderful cut flowers. 

Approximate Seeds per Pkt: 2,400

Botanical Name: Verbascum phoeniceum

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Native: Europe, Asia

Hardiness: Perennial (short-lived) in USDA zones 4–8

Plant Dimensions: 2’–4′ tall, 1’–2′ wide

Variety Information: 1 ¼” wide, single flowers in white, pink, deep rose, violet, and purple

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Late spring to summer

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Fairly Drought Tolerant

MFG Part Number: 1149