Verbascum 'Summer Sorbet'

Common Name: Mullein

Tall, sturdy stalks of iridescent magenta-purple flowers with a hint of peach and a darker raspberry eye add a bold vertical element to the garden. These spikes arise from a tight rosette of large, glossy, green leaves.

This is one of the most floriferous of all Verbascums. Although the rebloom will be best if plants are deadheaded, this variety will continue to flower even if it is not maintained.

'Summer Sorbet' tends to live a bit longer than other varieties, but it should be treated as a short-lived perennial.

Height:

24.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-18.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Purple-red 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 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.

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