Verbascum phoeniceum 'Hybrids Mixed' blooms in shades of light pink, rose, purple, lavender and white. It self-sows lightly - not too much like some species.
Verbascum phoeniceum is a tall, narrow plant that looks like an exclamation point in the garden. The long-stemmed flowers are wonderful for cutting. It may bloom the first year from seed if started early indoors.
height 30"
Verbascum phoeniceum Seeds
Verbascum phoeniceum is a perennial with tall wands of flowers in late spring through early summer. Hardy in zones 4-8.
Sowing Verbascum Seeds
Start verbascum seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost date. Sow on the surface, pressing the seeds into the soil. Full sun to part shade. Spacing 12".
Verbascum phoeniceum 'Violetta' starts blooming in late spring, at a time when every flower counts. The violet-purple flowers appear daily, blooming their way up the tall stems. The dark green leaves form a flat, basal rosette.
Verbascum phoeniceum 'Violetta' self sows lightly, or you can deadhead it for repeat blooming. Deer resistant.
height 30"
Verbascum phoeniceum 'Violetta'
(Purple Mullein)
500 seeds $4.00
Verbascum phoeniceum 'Hybrids Mixed' (Roman Candles)
1,000 seeds $4.00
Verbascum phoeniceum 'Rosetta' (Purple Mullein)
500 seeds $4.00
Verbascum phoeniceum 'Rosetta' blooms in a lovely shade of deep rose pink, and it repeat blooms if cut back after the first flush is over.
Verbascum 'Rosetta' is a perfect plant for scattering around the cottage garden wherever you want to add a little height. The narrow plants fit into tight spaces between other plants. Drought tolerant.
height 30"
