Common Name | Mullein |
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Family | Scrophulariaceae |
Genus | Verbascum |
species | -- |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | PP18311 |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | June, July, August |
Flower Color | Orange, Yellow |
Foliage Color | Green |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Growth Habit | Upright, Clumping |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | New flower color on 'Jackie'-like plant, silvery leaves. |
Landscape Value | Sun garden, mixed beds or borders. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 8" / 14" / 18" |
Soil (Garden) | Excellent porosity and high mineral. |
Water (Garden) | Average |
Special Uses | Deer Resistant, Low Water Usage |
Comments | Consider it drought tolerant. Deer and rabbits tend to leave the Verbascum alone. |
Verbascum ‘Gold Nugget’
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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Forms a rosette of soft silvery leaves with central stems and large gold flowers. It has larger flowers and leaves than 'Jackie' on a nice compact plant making this one a winner.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 8″ / 14″ / 18″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August
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Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
EC | 0.75 – 1.0 |
pH | 6.4 – 7.4 |
Fertility Needs | 50 – 100 ppm |
Notes | — |
Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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