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Verbascum densiflorum (Dense-flowered mullein, Large-flowered mullein)


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Verbascum densiflorum Common Name: Dense-flowered mullein, Large-flowered mullein Synonyms: V. thapsiforme Genus: Verbascum
This biennial or short-lived, semi-evergreen perennial forms rosettes of leaves densely covered with grayish-yellow hairs. In summer, its bright-yellow or occasionally white blossoms flower along erect, branching stalks up to 5 feet high. It has naturalized in regions of the U.S.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Plants are well-adapted to cottage, gravel, and rock gardens or naturalized areas. Erect stems bearing profuse saucer-shaped flowers are usually yellow, but also white, brownish-red, or purple. Individual flowers are short lived but numerous, and flowering takes place over a long time. This species will self-sow, but not as a nuisance, and many seedlings vary slightly from the parent cultivar, thus creating welcome surprises.
 Care: Provide any well-drained soil in full sun or part shade.
 Propagation: Sow seeds directly into the garden, or start them indoors or in containers under a cold frame.
 Problems: Powdery mildew and other fungal leaf spots. Caterpillars.
Height 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Adaptable
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Deer Tolerant;Drought Tolerant;Frost Tolerant
Characteristics Self Seeds; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Summer; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Yellow Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders, Naturalizing, Roadside
Style , Cottage Garden
Seasonal Interest , Spring Interest, Summer Interest
Type ,Perennials

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