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Verbascum phoeniceum 'Violetta'

02 May, 2023

Verbascum phoeniceum 'Violetta'

While the tall and aggressive biennial Great Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is considered an invasive, our favourite garden type is Verbascum phoeniceum "Violetta." It likes a sunny dry spot (perfect in our warming climate), and happily flowers for months. Chopping the flower stalks to their base before the last flower fades will encourage a second and third flush, and the recessive nature of Violetta's colour adds depth to our flower bed.

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