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purple mullein 'Violetta'

Verbascum phoeniceum 'Violetta'

Pollinator FriendlyDrought Resistant

Genus: Verbascum
Family: Scrophulariaceae

About this plant

An evergreen perennial with rosettes of dark green, purple-flushed and conspicuously veined leaves. The rich purple flowers are carried on thin stems in delicate, airy spires

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

Alkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in alkaline, poor, well-drained soil in a sunny position

Pruning

Remove faded flower spikes

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or take root cuttings in winter

Pests

May be attacked by caterpillars and figwort weevil

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years