Verbascum phoeniceum

Also Known As

Verbascum phoeniceum 'Purpureum'
Purple Mullein
PURPLE MULLEIN

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Verbascum phoeniceum plant details

Verbascum phoeniceum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbascum phoeniceum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, rock garden, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbascum phoeniceum

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(PURPLE MULLEIN) This cottage garden favorite has showy 3’ tall spikes of purple May August rising from evergreen rosettes of dark green leaves that lay almost flat on the ground; short lived perennial or biennial, usually reseeds. Enjoys dry rocky sites and open woodland settings in well drained (hates wet feet), dryish soil. Hold the fertilizer, this baby likes it lean! USDA Z5-9 3” pot

By: Secret Garden Growers

(Purple mullein) An evergreen perennial or biennial, that sometimes self seeds nicely around the garden without being a nuisance. Tall slender stems, of pink, white or purple, five petalled flowers, each centred with purple hairy stamens, are produced throughout the warmer months, above the green ground hugging rosettes.For well drained soil in sun.Used most effectively (in my opinion) when clones of a single form are scattered sparsely among shorter plants, where the tall stems can provide a dramatic vertical accent while not dominating the scene. Also equally at home in wild type gardens or meadow plantings.