Dee's Gardens
Common Name
Mullein
Botanical Name
Verbascum  'Summer Sorbet'
Zones
5,6,7,8,9
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Light Shade in the South
Water Needs
Average to Low
Soil
Average well drained
Height
22-28"
Spread
15-20"
Critter
Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant
Other
Grows best in full sun but will tolerate light
shade in the south.  Good drainage is
essential.  
Plant Size
3" Pot
 
 
   
Verbascum 'Summer Sorbet'  flowers are a blend of creamy
yellow and peachy rose shades and each marked with a fuzzy
purple 'Bee'. Verbascum is an easy perennial to grow given
plenty of sun and light well drained soil.  It is a spectacular
plant with very large oval leaves that sturdy spikes of rosette
flowers rise above.  
Verbascum 'Southern Charm' in the garden
Verbascum 'Southern Charm' with Sedum 'Frosty Morn' & 'Purple Emperor'