Great Mullein, Aaron’s Rod. A robust biennial with rosettes of mid-green leaves. Produces erect densely woolly stems of saucer-shaped yellow flowers in the summer of the second year. Max Height 1.2m to 2m. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Verbascum thapsus
A robust biennial with rosettes of mid-green leaves. Produces erect densely woolly stems of saucer-shaped yellow flowers in the summer of the second year.
Additional information
| Generic | Verbascum |
|---|---|
| Species | thapsus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Great Mullein, Aaron's Rod |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1.2m, 2m |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | 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 | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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