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    • Photo of Verbascum 'Spica' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Photo by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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    Verbascum 'Spica'

    Also Known As

    • Verbascum hybridum 'Spica'

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 5'
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

    Verbascum 'Spica' plant details

    Verbascum 'Spica' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen annual / biennial with blue, gold and white foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbascum 'Spica'

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: scrophulariaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue, gold and white
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 5 FT tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, easy-to-grow, rare, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbascum 'Spica'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An unusual & rare Verbascum. Stately & elegant, 5’ tall spikes bearing large, pure white blossoms with centers that look like ladies in orange boots & gloves wearing white fur shrugs! How avant-garde! The first year it forms a rosette of large, felty, golden-grey leaves that are enjoyable even before it blooms. Easy!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Verbascum 'Spica' plant

    How to Grow Verbascum 'Spica'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • gold
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • snail / slug resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Verbascum epixanthemum

    aka Verbascum epixanthinum

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Verbascum epixanthemum foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Verbascum phoeniceum 'Violetta'

    aka Beggar’s Blanket, Violetta Purple Mullein

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Verbascum phoeniceum 'Violetta' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Verbascum nigrum

    aka Dark Mullein

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Verbascum nigrum flower by Far Out Flora
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    Verbascum bombyciferum 'Arctic Summer'

    Scientific Name: Verbascum bombyciferum 'Polarsommer'

    aka Verbascum bombyciferum 'Polarsommer', Verbascum mullein 'Arctic Summer', Polarsommer Turkish Mullein

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-8'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Verbascum bombyciferum 'Arctic Summer' flower spikes, foliage, form by Bill Wagenblatt
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    Verbascum chaixii 'Album'

    aka Verbascum chaixii 'Alba'

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - bright shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Verbascum chaixii 'Album' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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