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Verbascum 'Gold Nugget'

Also Known As

  • Gold Nugget Mullein
  • Gold Nugget Ornamental Mullein

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-18"
  • W: 10"-14"

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

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Verbascum 'Gold Nugget' plant details

Verbascum 'Gold Nugget' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbascum 'Gold Nugget'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 10 IN - 14 IN - wide, 8 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, dwarf, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbascum 'Gold Nugget'

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and snail / slug
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Verbascum 'Gold Nugget' is a stocky, compact, vigorous mullein with large, bright butter yellow to deep yellow flowers with deep red eyes held on branching candelabras for months. Drought tolerant and loves full sun. Nice silvery-green foliage.
Eureka! the bright yellow burgundy-eyed spring-into-summer flowers of this compact 1' mini-mounder with its rosette of soft silvery foliage are as good (almost!) as striking it rich. Sun/Med-Dry/GdDrain PPatentAF PVR

Gardening facts about Verbascum 'Gold Nugget' plant

How to Grow Verbascum 'Gold Nugget'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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