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Common
name: "Woolly Mullein"
Latin name: Verbascum bombyciferum 'Autumn Sun'
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Zone:
4 - 8
Elevation to: 8500'
Growth habit: Rosette forming
Max height: 4' - 5'
Spread: 24"
Flowers: Yes, June - August
Flower type: Saucer shaped
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 12+
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Pictured: Verbascum
bombyciferum |
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Cultivation:
Plant in full sun in well drained soil. "Woolly Mullein"
will adapt to most soil types and is very drought tolerant. Space
new container grown plants 24" - 36" apart. "Woolly
Mullien" should
really be considered a biennial. As with most biennials...
Verbascum will self seed. Grows well in containers. Flowers are excellent for cutting.
Propagation:
"Woolly Mullein" is difficult to grow from seed. Purchase
pre-started plants at your local Garden Center. Once established
plants can be divided in spring.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Powdery mildew. |
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