Verbascum hybrid 'Plum Smokey'
Mullein
Photo courtesy of Growing Colors
- Spikes of purple flowers
- Long blooming; mid-spring-mid-summer
Border or Bed
Drought Tolerant
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in well drained, light soil in full sun. When placed in the correct spot, verbascum is low maintenance and easy to grow. Blooms well into summer if spent flowers are removed.
Height: 16-18 in
Spacing: 12-15 in
Price Level 1: $13.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 5-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $50~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Drought Tolerant
- Edging
- Long Blooming
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
- Groundhog Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Silver
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Dry Soil