Verbascum bombyciferum
SILVER MULLEIN
Scrophulariaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or biennial

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
1.8m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: hairy; silver-grey
 
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Verbascum bombyciferum
SILVER MULLEIN
Scrophulariaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or biennial

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
1.8m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: hairy; silver-grey


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage, dry style & mediterranean designs

Uses: accents, border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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