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    Verbascum nigrum

    Also Known As

    • Dark Mullein

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Verbascum nigrum plant details

    Verbascum nigrum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbascum nigrum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: scrophulariaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring
    Uses: cottage garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbascum nigrum

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and snail / slug
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Supertough & a long-lived perennial, this carefree Verbascum provides a sunny yellow accent wherever she grows. Returning reliably each Spring, it pushed up bunches of bright lemon yellow “candelabra” spikes beautifully contrasted with fuzzy vivid purple stamens. The spikes last about a month & if you cut them back when they’re finished, new ones will pop right back up until Fall. Nice sturdy foliar rosette, too. Not fussy about soil & highly drought tolerant, it’s deer & snail resistant, too! To 2’-3’ tall & 2’ across.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Verbascum nigrum plant

    How to Grow Verbascum nigrum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • snail / slug resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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