Purple Mullein. A biennial or short-lived perennial with rosettes of wrinkled, veined, dark green leaves. Erect stems of saucer-shaped white, pink, violet or dark purple flowers from late spring to early summer. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Verbascum phoeniceum
A biennial or short-lived perennial with rosettes of wrinkled, veined, dark green leaves. Erect stems of saucer-shaped white, pink, violet or dark purple flowers from late spring to early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Verbascum |
|---|---|
| Species | phoeniceum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Purple Mullein |
| Flower Colour | white, pink, violet, purple |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| 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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