Purple mullein (Verbascum phoeniceum) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant is commonly known as purple mullein.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 1-2 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: purple mullein
Scientific name: Verbascum phoeniceum
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Purple mullein (Verbascum phoeniceum) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Purple mullein (Verbascum phoeniceum) – Stefan.lefnaer, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
