The Verbascum genus contains some 360 species of perennials, biennials, annuals, and
sub-shrubs. Found mainly on dry, stony hillsides, wasteland, and open woodlands in Europe,
N. Africa, and Asia. The hairy sometimes woolly leaves form a rosette around the crown,
giving way to an erect flower stalks with flowers up to 1.5" across. The verbascum plants we
offer are perennials that bring exhilarating bloom colors to the garden border.
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Verbascum Growing Tips
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- Plant in a well-drained soil that has been enriched with organic matter or already has an
adequate amount of organic matter.
- Add compost to the planting hole to feed a growing plant and to encourage an even soil
moisture.
- Before planting make sure the pH of your soil is within a 6.0-8.0 for optimum growth
and flowering.
- Verbascum plants need full sun as they do not prosper well in shade.
- Remove spent flowering stalks by cutting them down to the basal rosette of leaves.
- Mulch plants to aid in winter protection and moisture conservation.
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