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Verbascum Southern Charm

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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Verbascum x hybrida

Common Name: Ornamental Mullein

Hardiness Zone: 5a - 8b

Hardiness Degree: -20°F (-28.9°C)

Blooming Season: Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Autumn

Plant Habit: Upright

Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance

Water: Light

Fertilize: Once a month

Spacing: 12 - 20" (30 - 51cm)

Height: 24 - 30" (61 - 76cm)

Width: 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Unique blend of soft floral colors and highly textured, ‘fuzzy’ foliage. Although this plant is drought tolerant, it will go ‘dormant’ under high temperatures. Expect reblooming in late summer.

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Plug crop time: 4 to 5 weeks
Transplant to finish: 12 to 13 weeks

Florets are arranged in pairs, doubling the life of the flower spike.
Plants bloom in Spring, go dormant under high temperatures and rebloom in Autumn.