Verbascum nigrum
DARK MULLEIN
Scrophulariaceae

 
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Plant type: semi-herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.9m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Garden Styles: suits cottage, dry style & mediterranean designs

Uses: border, mass planting

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Verbascum nigrum
DARK MULLEIN
Scrophulariaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: semi-herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.9m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow or peach

Flowering Time: mid summer to early autumn

Leaves: hairy under; white hairy underneath


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage, dry style & mediterranean designs

Uses: border, mass planting

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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