Verbascum blattaria f. albiflorum

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

5a-10a

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Verbascum blattaria f. albiflorum plant details

Verbascum blattaria f. albiflorum is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer purple and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbascum blattaria f. albiflorum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbascum blattaria f. albiflorum

USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An attractive annual, occasionally longer lived, that self-seeds nicely in bare patches of soil, paving cracks etc. White five petalled, purple stamened flowers, with pink backs, are held on tall slender stems that rise above the ground hugging rosettes of leaves, where they appear to hover insubstantialy, almost like butterflies.Extremely hardy and tolerant of most soil types and conditions, from wet clay through to dry sand, in sun or shade, but performs best in a well drained alkaline soil and a sunny position.Great for making a garden feel uncontrived. This has always been one of our best selling plants.