Verbascum 'Southern Charm'

Also Known As

Southern Charm Mullein

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-30"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

5a-11

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Verbascum 'Southern Charm' plant details

Verbascum 'Southern Charm' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer apricot, coral, pink and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbascum 'Southern Charm'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot, coral, pink and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbascum 'Southern Charm'

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and snail / slug, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An easy-keeper and a beautiful one, at that!: from a furry rosette, this drought-tolerant, deer-proof(?), snail proof(?) and goof-proof perennial sends up an elegant 2' stalk of apricot-peach flowers. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

1" widely flaring blooms in pastel shades of cream, pink, and lavender are borne on tall spikes above the large, beautifully textured foliage. Blooms the first season. May experience summer dormancy but typically begins reblooming as temperatures cool in late summer. Drought tolerant once established.

By: Almost Eden

I’m a firm believer in Verbascums for every garden & I love ‘Southern Charm’ not only for its mix of sophisticated colors, but because it’s super simple to grow & almost everblooming. If you cut back spent spikes it continuously sends up new ones 24”-30” tall & is elegant with single blooms of either chamois, dusty rose or apricot, with fuzzy, purple eyes. One of those wonderful plants that makes you feel very successful even though you’ve done absolutely nothing! It’s perennial too! Not fussy about soil, it blooms more with compost. Drought tolerant, deer AND snail resistant – you just can’t go wrong!