Description

Mullein purple
Verbascum phoeniceum

Biennial. In its 2nd year, the plant develops a flowering stem with small purple flowers that are much appreciated by pollinators. Up to 1 meter high. Blooms in June-July. Re-seeds itself. Can flower the first year with early sowing. Native to central Europe. A wild species from which several hybrid mulleins have been developed. Hardiness zone 4.

Full sun to part shade. Well drained soil. Direct sowing after the last frost or indoor sowing 6 to 8 weeks before. Sow on the surface. 30 cm between plants.

Germination: 70% en novembre 2025
Ecological seeds produced at Catherine’s Ornamental Garden.