Mullein. A semi-evergreen perennial with rosettes of grey woolly, mid-green leaves. Erect white-woolly, branching stems of saucer-shaped golden yellow flowers in summer. May die after flowering. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Verbascum olympicum
A semi-evergreen perennial with rosettes of grey woolly, mid-green leaves. Erect white-woolly, branching stems of saucer-shaped golden yellow flowers in summer. May die after flowering.
Additional information
| Generic | Verbascum |
|---|---|
| Species | olympicum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Mullein |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
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