Verbascum Species, Mullein, Wild Verbascum

Verbascumepixanthinum

Family
Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Verbascum (ver-BASK-um)
Synonym
Verbascum adenotrichum
Verbascum agrimonioides
Verbascum foetidum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
This plant is resistant to deer
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Knik-Fairview, Alaska

Lakes, Alaska

Meadow Lakes, Alaska

Tanaina, Alaska

Wasilla, Alaska

San Leandro, California

Helena, Montana

Pahrump, Nevada

Philomath, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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B
Philomath, OR | April 2012 | positive

Though not the showiest Verbascum I've grown here in Corvallis, OR (I grow many species Verbascum), it sure is tough. I'm watching it for...Read More

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Palmer, AK (Zone 3b) | September 2009 | positive

Shorter than the biennial verbascums, this plant has bloomed 2 years in a row. The flower stalk forms many branching arms like a candelab...Read More

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | December 2007 | neutral

This plant was found in 1999 in Greece, it is now available in the US. The leaves make a 3 foot rosette of fuzzy leaves. It is a show o...Read More

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