Verbascum roripifolium 'Butterfly Yellow'

Also Known As

Butterfly Yellow Mullein

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 36"-48"
W: 20"-24"

planting zones

5a-8b

Verbascum roripifolium 'Butterfly Yellow' plant details

Verbascum roripifolium 'Butterfly Yellow' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbascum roripifolium 'Butterfly Yellow'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 20 IN - 24 IN - wide, 36 IN - 48 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, heirloom, long-blooming, rare, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbascum roripifolium 'Butterfly Yellow'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This rare perennial from Greece has rosettes of filigree foliage and tall spikes of lemon yellow flowers seemingly floating free of the stems. Long blooming in the summer months, it is easy to grow, just provide fertile well-drained soils and provide protection from windy areas.