Mullein

Verbascum 'Dark Eyes'

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Overview

Mullein 'Dark Eyes' (Verbascum) is a striking biennial, with a stature reaching 6 ft tall and spreading up to 2 ft wide. Its tall spikes sport saucer-shaped, purplish-black flowers with contrasting creamy centers in summer. Preferring full sun and well-drained soil, it's drought-tolerant once established. This low-maintenance plant adds vertical interest and allure to xeriscapes and mixed borders. USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Sun FullWater LowZones 5–9

Mullein (Verbascum 'Dark Eyes') — Mullein 'Dark Eyes' (Verbascum) is a striking biennial

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Scrophulariaceae

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Mullein (Verbascum 'Dark Eyes') — Mullein 'Dark Eyes' (Verbascum) is a striking biennial

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