Verbascum 'Thriftwittle'

Also Known As

Thriftwittle Mullein

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-32"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

5a-10a

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Verbascum 'Thriftwittle' plant details

Verbascum 'Thriftwittle' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbascum 'Thriftwittle'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 24 IN - 32 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbascum 'Thriftwittle'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A long lived and hardy perennial, flowering constantly throughout the warmer months. Tall elegant spikes of four petalled moth-like flowers range in colour from mulberry pink to pale apricot depending on weather, soil type or the plants mood at the time. Well behaved and rarely self seeds.

By: Zephs

Gardening facts about Verbascum 'Thriftwittle' plant

How to Grow Verbascum 'Thriftwittle'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy