Tall, sturdy stalks of ruffled flowers in shades ranging from mango to yellow to rosy-peach all appear in the same inflorescence on this tropical gem. These spikes arise from a tight rosette of huge, silvery-green leaves with a felt-like texture. If sited properly and deadheaded, it will bloom most of the summer.
Height:
40.0-48.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Yellow/Gold Shades Peach shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Cottage Eclectic Prairie
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Specimen Focal Point
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Verbascum demands light, well-drained soil. Wet soil often leads to its demise. Full sun is also required. When properly sited, Verbascum is very low maintenance and easy to grow. It will bloom well into summer if spent flower stalks are removed. It should be treated as a biennial or short-lived perennial.
Height:
40.0-48.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Yellow/Gold Shades Peach shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Cottage Eclectic Prairie
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Specimen Focal Point
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Verbascum demands light, well-drained soil. Wet soil often leads to its demise. Full sun is also required. When properly sited, Verbascum is very low maintenance and easy to grow. It will bloom well into summer if spent flower stalks are removed. It should be treated as a biennial or short-lived perennial.
