Verbascum phoeniceum
PURPLE MULLEIN
Scrophulariaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or biennial

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, Russia, North Africa

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Verbascum phoeniceum
PURPLE MULLEIN
Scrophulariaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or biennial

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: white, pink, crimson or purple

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage, dry style & mediterranean designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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