Plants in genus verbascum
Verbascum nigrum
Verbascum nigrum, or dark mullein, is a biennial or short-lived perennial native to Europe. It grows to 1.5 meters tall, with clumps of leaves and tall stems of yellow flowers with purple stamens. This plant prefers full sun and calcareous or neutral soil, blooming over a long period in summer and early autumn.
Verbascum 'Plum Smokey'
Verbascum 'Plum Smokey' is a compact, low-growing plant with dusky plum blooms on long flower spikes. It attracts pollinators and is both drought and deer resistant. This plant thrives in rocky, poor soil as long as it is well-drained and can tolerate both cold and heat. Deadheading is recommended to encourage reblooming.
Verbascum chaixii 'Album'
Verbascum chaixii 'Album' is a perennial plant with sturdy flower stalks bearing white blooms with small red eyes. It features green leaves and is known for its resilience, making it a reliable choice for sunny garden spots.
Verbascum 'Royalty'
Verbascum 'Royalty' is a compact perennial with purple blooms that thrives in full sun and poor, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant is deer resistant and self-seeding, with a long bloom period from late spring to late summer.
Verbascum chaixii 'Croatian Blood'
Verbascum chaixii 'Croatian Blood' is a striking plant with blood-red stems and large, triangular, fuzzy green leaves. It produces 42-inch tall spikes of small yellow flowers in June, thriving in rocky, dryland climates. This plant is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it ideal for xeriscaping and low-maintenance gardens. Its unique coloration and robust growth make it a standout in any garden setting. Verbascum chaixii is well-suited for sunny locations and adds vertical interest to borders and beds.
Verbascum 'Honey Dijon'
Verbascum 'Honey Dijon' is a reblooming perennial with peach and gold blooms accented by plum eyes. It is pollinator-friendly, deer and drought tolerant, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil, growing to a height of 15 inches.
Verbascum 'Sugar Plum'
Verbascum 'Sugar Plum' is a perennial known for its plum-colored bloom spikes that rebloom in summer. It is pollinator-friendly, deer and drought tolerant, and reaches a height of 15 inches. This plant prefers full sun and well-drained soils, making it a resilient addition to gardens.
Verbascum 'Dark Eyes'
Verbascum 'Dark Eyes' is a compact perennial known for its creamy yellow flowers with maroon centers and grey-green foliage. It thrives in full sun and dry to medium, well-drained soil, making it drought and deer tolerant. This plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and boasts a long bloom period from late spring to late summer, adding vibrant color to gardens.