Mullein
Verbascum 'Dark Eyes'
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 5–9Type Perennial
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 5–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
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