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    Verbascum 'Cherry Helen'

    Also Known As

    • Cherry Helen Ornamental Mullein

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Verbascum 'Cherry Helen' plant details

    Verbascum 'Cherry Helen' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbascum 'Cherry Helen'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: scrophulariaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbascum 'Cherry Helen'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Fantastic flower display for a Mullein! Showy spikes of bruised tomato flowers above soft green leaves. Perfect cottage garden or Victorian plant. Likes good drainage, takes some dry and is not likely to be munched by the deer - in other word, a good Port Townsend plant.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Verbascum 'Cherry Helen' plant

    How to Grow Verbascum 'Cherry Helen'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Zones

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 3'

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