Verbascum phoeniceum 'Mix'

Purple Mullein

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Common Name: 

Purple Mullein

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

36°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

90 cm

Maximum width: 

40 cm

Purple Mullein (Verbascum phoeniceum 'Mix') - Description

Long-time favorites, Verbascum lend soft touches of dusky mauves and sunset apricots to summer cuts. An old variety, rose to pink blooms.

Purple Mullein (Verbascum phoeniceum 'Mix') - Blooming

Flowers in the summer with spikes of clustered, often stemless flowers that are around 1 inch across. Usually yellow in color, but sometimes come in purple, red, or white.

Purple Mullein (Verbascum phoeniceum 'Mix') - Growth

Biennials, a few annuals, perennials, and subshrubs. Does best with full sun. Foliage is covered with wooly hairs, which makes this genus of plants relatively distinct. Grows to 6 ft. tall for some species. Can become weedy especially the species V. thapsus. Grow alpine species in an alpine house to protect from winter moisture. Most Mulleins that are cultivated are hybrids. Hybrid and large species work well in a large, mixed or herbaceous border or gravel bed. Can also be naturalized in a wild or woodland garden. Smaller species like V. dumulosum and V. pestallozae make nice additions to a rock garden or alpine house.

Purple Mullein (Verbascum phoeniceum 'Mix') - Planting

Self sows freely. Propagate seeds of biennials and perennials in late spring or early summer in containers in a cold frame. Biennials planted at 55-64°F (13-18°C)may flower and die in the first year. Can also propagate perennials by division in spring, or from root cuttings in winter. Semi-ripe cuttings work for shrubby plants; take in late summer.

Purple Mullein (Verbascum phoeniceum 'Mix') - Pest

Caterpillars. Other issues include powdery mildew, and fungal leaf spots.

Purple Mullein (Verbascum phoeniceum 'Mix') - Soil and irrigation

Needs alkaline, poor, well-draining soils.

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