About
A rhizomatous, deciduous perennial from Japan to about 1m tall, with broadly elliptic, pleated, bright green leaves and branched panicles of small, star-shaped, white or greenish-white flowers in summer. An ornamental but rarely cultivated species for moist, shaded, woodland conditions.
About the genus
Verbascum can be annuals, biennials, perennials or subshrubs mostly with hairy leaves and 5-petalled, saucer-shaped flowers
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.