Verbascum hybrid 'Plum Smokey'
Mullein
PP16156
Photo courtesy of Growing Colors
- Large, spikes of plum purple flowers with dark red eyes
- Low growing, rosettes of green leaves
- Long blooming, mid spring - midsummer
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Great Foliage
Long Blooming
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in full sun and average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil Tolerates poor soil, must be well drained Deadheading promotes more blooms, leave some to reseed or deadhead all flowers if desired Drought tolerant once established
Height: 16-18 in
Spread: 12-15 in
Spacing: 12 in
Price Level 1: $13.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Purple, Red
Zone: 5-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $40~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Mass Planting
- Drought Tolerant
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water