About
A bushy, evergreen sub-shrub to 30cm in height, with hairy grey, oblong leaves and abundant purple-centred, bright yellow flowers 1.8cm in width.
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
Soil pHAlkaline
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in alkaline, poor, well-drained soil in full sun; drought-tolerant plant ideal for rock garden or container in an alpine house. To grow in an alpine house, use equal mix of loam-based compost and grit
PruningRemove faded flower spikes
PropagationPropagate by root cuttings in winter
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to caterpillars and figwort weevil
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews