Verbascum lychnitis is a species of mullein native to Europe and Asia. It is sparingly introduced in New England. Anthropogenic (man-made or disturbed habitats ), meadows and fields. Verbascum lychnitis is a BIENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.6 m (2ft).
Verbascum Lychnitis Care
Verbascum Lychnitis
What is the plant
humidity
Normal
lighting
Full Sun
hardiness zone
5 - 9
difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Needs very little water. Does not tolerate shade or wet soil.
Pruning
Remove faded flower spikes.
Sunlight
Best grown in full sun to part shade.
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Soil
It's ideal for growing in a sunny mixed or herbaceous border, and is also suitable for growing in containers. For best results grow Verbascum phoenicium 'Violetta' in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil
Temperature
Ideal temperatures should be approximately 65-75ºF + (18-24ºC +), closer to 70ºF is best.
Container
It's ideal for growing in a sunny mixed or herbaceous border, and is also suitable for growing in containers.
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