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Common
name: "Purple Mullein"
Latin name: Verbascum phoeniceum
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Zone: 4
- 8
Elevation to: 8500'
Growth habit: Rosette forming
Max height: 24" - 30"
Spread: 18"
Flowers: Yes, May - June
Flower type: Racemes
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 12+
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Pictured: Verbascum
phoeniceum |
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Cultivation:
Plant in full sun in well drained soil. "Purple Mullein"
will adapt to most soil types and is very drought tolerant. Space
new container grown plants 18" - 24" apart. A
short lived perennial that re-seeds itself. Flowers are good for cutting.
Propagation:
"Purple 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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