About
A compact, rhizomatous perennial from the mountains of western North America with broadly ovate to rounded, opposite, mid-green leaves and short, branching stems bearing solitary, large, yellow, daisy-like flower-heads with rayed outer florets and a yellow disc in summer. A handsome and showy alpine arnica for a sunny, cool, moist, well-drained woodland or meadow 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.