Verbascum ‘Summer Sorbet’
Hybrid Mullein |
USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Plant number: 1.537.380
Cousins to the common roadside mullein, the Hybrid Mulleins are unusual, showy plants for the well-drained sunny border. Plants form a flat rosette of triangular green leaves with branching spikes of flowers in a bright magenta-purple shade, with darker purple eye. Flowers appear over a long period, and the spikes are excellent for cutting.
Further details for
Verbascum ‘Summer Sorbet’
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Type Normal or Sandy
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Dry
Care Level Moderate
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Mauve/Lilac Purple
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Attracts Butterflies Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Rabbit Resistant Specimen
Flower Head Size Very Large
Height 60-75 cm 23-29 inches
Spread 30-45 cm 12-18 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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