Verbascum boerhavii f. bicolor

Also Known As

Verbascum boerhavii bicolor
Aaron's Rod

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 5'
W: 1'

planting zones

7a-11

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Verbascum boerhavii f. bicolor plant details

Verbascum boerhavii f. bicolor is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbascum boerhavii f. bicolor

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 1 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, rock garden, showy, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbascum boerhavii f. bicolor

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer and snail / slug, heat
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the Medes Islands off the coast of Spain comes this rare, new Verbascum. Towering spikes to 5' tall bear large, rich, yellow blooms, each with a contrasting red eye. Silvery, felt-like, wide foliage. Verbascums are one of the “Plant-and-Forget” guys, needing very little besides sun and some drainage. Poor soil is fine.