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Common name: "Wooly Mullein"
Latin name:
Verbascum bombyciferum 'Autumn Sun'

Wolly Mullein
Zone: 4 - 8

Elevation to:
8500'

Growth habit:
Rosette forming

Max height:
4' - 5'
Spread: 24"

Flowers: Yes, June - August
Flower type: Saucer shaped

Native to area: No
Available varieties: 12+
Sunshine:
Water: Pictured: Verbascum bombyciferum
Cultivation: Plant in full sun in well drained soil. "Wooly Mullein" will adapt to most soil types and is very drought tolerant. Space new container grown plants 24" - 36" apart. "Wooly Mullien" hould really be considered a biennial.  As with most biennials... Verbascum will self seed. Grows well in containers. Flowers are excellent for cutting.

Propagation:
"Wooly Mullein" is difficult to grow from seed. Purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center. Once established plants can be divided in spring.

Potential pests ~ diseases:
Powdery mildew.
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