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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

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    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

    The parent of a number of hybrid mulleins, this species is a fine garden-worthy plant itself, with large, crinkly, green basal leaves and slender 3' spikes of lemon-yellow or white flowers, a sturdy, upright accent. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Verbascum chaixii plant

    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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    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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