| Common Name | Mullein |
|---|---|
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus | Verbascum |
| species | -- |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | PP17190 |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | June, July, August |
| Flower Color | 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 taller 'Jackie'-like plant. |
| Landscape Value | Sun garden, mixed beds or borders. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 10" / 24" / 20" |
| Soil (Garden) | Excellent porosity and high mineral. |
| Water (Garden) | Average water needs in the garden. |
| Special Uses | Deer Resistant, Low Water Usage |
| Comments | Does well in S. CA. Deer and rabbits tend to leave the Verbascum alone. It's normal for our production crews to cut plants back to prevent crown rot. This is a short lived perennial. |
Verbascum ‘Sunshine Spires’
Very short habit with large felted gray leaves in a rosette and cone shaped spikes of large, creamy yellow flowers with large maroon centers. Wonderful in front of a sunny border!
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 8″ / 10″ / 12″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August
| 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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