About
A compact, evergreen perennial or subshrub to 25cm, with dark greyish-green, lance-shaped leaves overwintering as a basal rosette. In spring and early summer produces short, branched flowering stems bearing individual, bright yellow flowers 1.5cm across.
About the genus
Verbascum can be annuals, biennials, perennials or subshrubs mostly with hairy leaves and 5-petalled, saucer-shaped flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in very well-drained soil in a sunny position. Ideal for rock garden or alpine house
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to caterpillars and figwort weevil
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Powdery mildews