Verbascum 'Sugar Plum'

Also Known As

Sugar Plum Mullein

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 8"-16"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Verbascum 'Sugar Plum' plant details

Verbascum 'Sugar Plum' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer lavender, magenta, pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbascum 'Sugar Plum'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 IN - 16 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender, magenta, pink and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbascum 'Sugar Plum'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Verbascum 'Sugar Plum' is a stocky, compact, vigorous mullein with large pinkish lavender flowers with plum purple eyes held on branching candelabras for months. Drought tolerant and loves full sun. Nice silvery-green foliage.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gardening facts about Verbascum 'Sugar Plum' plant

How to Grow Verbascum 'Sugar Plum'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
- lavender
- purple
- magenta
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen