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Verbascum epixanthemum

Also Known As

Verbascum epixanthinum

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

7a-10b

Verbascum epixanthemum plant details

Verbascum epixanthemum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbascum epixanthemum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbascum epixanthemum

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Radiating exceptional beauty, this photo shows what is probably the first time anyone in the U.S. has seen this very rare Verbascum (Mullein) bloom! Only discovered in 1999, in Vikos Gorge, Greece, we are so lucky & charmed! Seen here thriving in Anni Jensen’s (our beloved propagator) no-water garden, it makes a spectacular basal rosette, 3’ across, of large leaves covered in golden fuzz. Just the rosette is enough to knock a plant collector’s socks off. The flower spike is 5’ tall so far, very thick & densely studded with very attractive, large, glowing, lemon yellow flowers. This treasure of a Verbascum seems to succeed best in rich, well-drained soil with NO SUMMER WATER. During our Winter rainy season it seems to go semi-deciduous, so don’t rip it out! So there’s the dish & if you have a dry garden, do try this easy to grow, beautiful treasure.