Verbascum blattaria f. albiflorum

White Moth Mullein is a short-lived perennial or biennial that produces lovely dainty white flowers with pink or purple centers. The flowers are held on long stalks above a semi-evergreen rosette of foliage. Best planted in poor, alkaline, well-drained soil in full sun. If planted in rich soil it will likely need staking.

The tall spikes that hold the delicate flowers aloft are covered in small green bead-like seed capsules once flowering has finished. See second photo.

Zones: 5 to 9

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Type: Herbaceous Biennial

Height: 36 to 48 in.

Spread: 12 to 24 in.

Exposure: Full Sun

Soil: Dry, average

Bloom Time: June to August

Native Range: Eurasia and North Africa