Verbascum Lychnitis

Verbascum Lychnitis Verbascum Lychnitis

What is the plant

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).

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

5 - 9

Difficulty

Medium

Water
Needs very little water. Does not tolerate shade or wet soil.
Sunlight
Best grown in full sun to part shade.
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

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Pruning
Remove faded flower spikes.
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.