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Verbascum 'Honey Dijon'
Also Known As
- Honey Dijon Mullein
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 8"-16"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Verbascum 'Honey Dijon' plant details
Verbascum 'Honey Dijon' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer apricot and orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbascum 'Honey Dijon'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: scrophulariaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 IN - 16 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: apricot and orange blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: border plant, cutting garden, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbascum 'Honey Dijon'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
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How to Grow Verbascum 'Honey Dijon'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
- apricot
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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