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    Verbascum chaixii 'Sixteen Candles'

    Also Known As

    • Sixteen Candles Nettle-leaved Mullein

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 40"
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Verbascum chaixii 'Sixteen Candles' plant details

    Verbascum chaixii 'Sixteen Candles' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbascum chaixii 'Sixteen Candles'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: scrophulariaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 40 IN tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbascum chaixii 'Sixteen Candles'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Grounded by gray-green rosettes, these upstanding candelabras of copious, violet-eyed, sunshine-hued flowers stage a truly incandescent spectacle. Irregular scallops, net-veining and long petioles define its dynamic large basal leaves. Preferring a somewhat dry, well drained site, 'Sixteen Candles's proud yellow spires command attention alongside Nepeta reichenbachiana.

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    Gardening facts about Verbascum chaixii 'Sixteen Candles' plant

    How to Grow Verbascum chaixii 'Sixteen Candles'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • snail / slug resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    aka Verbascum epixanthinum

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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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
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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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