Overview

Verbascum phoeniceum 'Violetta' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Verbascum, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Verbascum phoeniceum 'Violetta' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline pH. It is drought resistant.

About

Verbascum phoeniceum 'Violetta' (purple mullein 'Violetta') is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Scrophulariaceae family. It features evergreen foliage and typically grows to a height of 0.5 to 1 metre with a spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres, reaching full height within 2 to 5 years. This cultivar thrives in full sun, particularly on west- or south-facing aspects, and is suited to both exposed and sheltered locations. It prefers well-drained alkaline soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, and is drought resistant. Its season of interest includes winter.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Verbascum

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Alkaline

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

West-facing, South-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

Plant details

Verbascum phoeniceum 'Violetta' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

0.5-1 metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Time to full height

2-5 years

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