Tall, sturdy stalks of ruffled, rose pink flowers with a hint of apricot add a bold vertical element to the garden. 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:
36.0 Inches
Spread:
15.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Pink 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:
Patio Container Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Container 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:
36.0 Inches
Spread:
15.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Pink 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:
Patio Container Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Container 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.
