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    Verbascum 'Royalty'

    Also Known As

    • Royalty Mullein

    Plant type

    perennial, annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 10"-12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    Verbascum 'Royalty' plant details

    Verbascum 'Royalty' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, lean, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbascum 'Royalty'

    Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
    Plant family: scrophulariaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Uses: container plant, cutting garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbascum 'Royalty'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and snail / slug
    Soil needs: average, lean, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A small (to only 6"hi x 12") but perfect gem with short spikes of bright red-purple flowers appear atop a soft silver rosette late-spring-into-summer. Sun/Med-Dry/GdDrain PPatent17891 PVR

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Verbascum 'Royalty' plant

    How to Grow Verbascum 'Royalty'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • snail / slug resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
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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
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    Scientific Name: Verbascum bombyciferum 'Polarsommer'

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    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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