Verbascum Mullein Shades of Summer HEIRLOOM Seeds
Verbascum phoeniceum
Item #1149
Perennial (short-lived). A truly spectacular, long
blooming perennial! Each plant
has multiple graceful spikes of
blossoms in white, pink, deep rose,
violet and purple. Fast growing,
excellent in dry landscape
gardens, or alone in mass
plantings. Wonderful cut flowers. Perennial in USDA zones 4 and warmer.
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Perennial |
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Full sun |
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Blooms summer |
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3’-4’ tall |
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When to sow outside: 2 to 4 weeks before average last frost and up to 2 months before first fall frost. If sown as early as January in mild winter climates, may bloom first year.
When to start inside: 6 to 8 weeks before average last frost. If started as early as January, may bloom first year.
Special germination instructions: Verbascum has a long, thin tap root - when starting indoors, use a large container or pulp pot so as to not disturb root when transplanting.
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$1.89
Item #1149
0.40 grams
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