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Verbascum chaixii
Also Known As
- Nettle-leaved Mullein
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Verbascum chaixii plant details
Verbascum chaixii is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbascum chaixii
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: scrophulariaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: cutting garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbascum chaixii
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and snail / slug
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
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How to Grow Verbascum chaixii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-3'
- sun
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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
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 5'-8'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'
- sun - bright shade
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