Verbascum phoeniceum ‘Temptress Purple’
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Verbascum phoeniceum ‘Temptress Purple’
Showy Mullein |
USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Plant number: 1.537.450
This is a compact selection of the Showy or Purple Mullien, ideal for the front of a sunny border, in containers or the rock garden. It forms a low rosette of crinkly, scalloped green leaves, bearing upright stems with spikes of flowers shades of grape purple. Excellent for cutting. Remove finished spikes to encourage repeat flowering. Tends to act as a biennial or short-lived perennial, but plants will often self sow if seed is allowed to mature in late summer.
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Verbascum phoeniceum ‘Temptress Purple’
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Purple
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Flower Head Size
Large
Height
38-45 cm
15-18 inches
Spread
25-30 cm
10-12 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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