Verbascum, Hybrid Mullein, Ornamental Mullein 'Violetta'

Verbascum phoeniceum

Family
Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Verbascum (ver-BASK-um)
Species
phoeniceum (feen-ih-KEE-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Biennials
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

Sebastopol, California

Cordele, Georgia

Pinconning, Michigan

Clinton Corners, New York

Fremont, Ohio

Ogden, Utah

Radford, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Nashville, MI (Zone 6a) | November 2010 | positive

Beautiful purple flowers in the spring, though not long flowering. Would look good mixed with yellow and orange flowering plants, or plan...Read More

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Chalfont, PA (Zone 6b) | May 2010 | positive

I LOVE this verbascum. Mine are about 4 feet tall, and beautiful. And, they don't require staking. They are very striking, and everybody ...Read More

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