About
A large and diverse genus of robust, aromatic, biennial or perennial, often large-leaved umbellifers from Eurasia with deeply divided, pinnate or bi-pinnate leaves and large, flat-topped umbels of small, white, yellow or pink flowers in summer. Most are stately plants for naturalising in a wild or woodland garden.
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.