Verbascum 'Sugar Plum' PP16224 COPF

Common Name: Mullein

Large rosettes of glaucous, green leaves give way to a bouquet of flowering stems which nicely display the large, clear plum-colored flowers.

The smaller size and compact habit of this selection makes it a perfect candidate for containers. If sited properly and deadheaded, it will bloom most of the summer.

Height:

18.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Purple shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer Midsummer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Hummingbirds

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Verbascum demands light, well-drained soil. Wet soil often leads to its demise. Full sun is also required. When properly sited, Verbascum is very low maintenance and easy to grow. Its normal bloom time is from late spring through early summer. However, it will continue to bloom well into summer if spent flower stalks are removed. It should be treated as a biennial or short-lived perennial.

Characteristics