Family: Scrophulariaceae
(skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Verbascum (ver-BASK-um) Species: phoeniceum (feen-ih-KEE-um) Cultivar: Violetta
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Category Alpines and Rock GardensBiennials Perennials Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Full SunFoliage HerbaceousFoliage Color UnknownHeight 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) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger UnknownBloom Color Blue-VioletBloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingThis plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Blooms repeatedlyOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballFrom 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 seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |