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Verbascum Seeds - Southern Charm
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Verbascum (Verbascum x Hybrida Southern Charm) - Unique blend of soft flower colors and highly textured, "fuzzy" foliage. It is both deer and rabbit resistant, and butterflies love it! Verbascum flowers are excellent for cutting as well. A very low maintenance plant this is heat and drought tolerant growing 24 - 30 inches tall. Also called, "ornamental mullein."MORE VERBASCUM OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 - 20 inches
Verbascum (Verbascum x Hybrida Southern Charm) - Unique blend of soft flower colors and highly textured, "fuzzy" foliage. It is both deer and rabbit resistant, and butterflies love it! Verbascum flowers are excellent for cutting as well. A very low maintenance plant this is heat and drought tolerant growing 24 - 30 inches tall. Also called, "ornamental mullein."
How To Grow Mullein From Seed: Plant Mullein seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost date. Lightly press the Verbascum flower seeds into the soil, but do not cover with soil since the seeds need light to germinate. Keep constantly moist, not wet, and the herb seeds will germinate in 14 - 21 days. For outdoor sowing, wait until frost danger has passed, and sow ornamental mullein seeds directly into prepared seed bed. Spacing should be about 12 - 20 inches apart. Verbascum Mullein will bloom the first year if the flower seeds are sown early enough in the season. Flowers can be left on to self-seed or can be deadheaded to encourage more blooming.
Common Questions
Is verbascum deer resistant?
Yes, deer and rabbits tend to avoid these plants.
Can I grow verbascum in a container?
We do not recommend planting in containers due to their size.
Does verbascum attract pollinators?
Yes, it attracts bees, hummingbirds and beneficial insects as well.
Can I move my verbascum, I don’t like where I planted it?
We do not recommend moving established verbascum as it has a tap root which can be easily damaged.
How is this flower used in the landscape?
This plant is very adaptable. It can be used in borders, beds, gravel gardens, cottage gardens and informal gardens.
What are some good companion plants for Verbascum?
Geum and oriental poppies are lovely with these flowers.
Do I need to deadhead my blooms?
Yes, to encourage a longer bloom season you will need to deadhead your spent blooms. This also helps to keep your plants looking tidy. At the end of your bloom season cut the stalk to its base.
