Southern Charm Mullein

Verbascum 'Southern Charm'

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Overview

The Verbascum 'Southern Charm' is a perennial with a vertical habit, reaching 24-30 inches tall and spreading up to 12-18 inches wide. Its pastel blooms in shades of cream, peach, and lavender flower from May to July. Drought-tolerant, it thrives in full sun in zones 5-9. Prefers well-drained soil. Stately spires attract butterflies, adding a delicate grace to borders or gravel gardens. Deadhead to encourage continuous blooming.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, Medium, Very LowZones 5–9Climate Mediterranean

Southern Charm Mullein (Verbascum 'Southern Charm') — The Verbascum 'Southern Charm' is a perennial with a vertical habit

Southern Charm Mullein (Verbascum 'Southern Charm') — reaching 24-30 inches tall and spreading up to 12-18 inches wide

Southern Charm Mullein (Verbascum 'Southern Charm') — Its pastel blooms in shades of cream, peach, and lavender flower from May to July

Southern Charm Mullein (Verbascum 'Southern Charm') — Drought-tolerant, it thrives in full sun in zones 5-9

Southern Charm Mullein (Verbascum 'Southern Charm') — Prefers well-drained soil

Southern Charm Mullein (Verbascum 'Southern Charm') — Stately spires attract butterflies, adding a delicate grace to borders or gravel gardens

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Medium, Very Low
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Scrophulariaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Southern Charm Mullein (Verbascum 'Southern Charm') — The Verbascum 'Southern Charm' is a perennial with a vertical habit

Southern Charm Mullein (Verbascum 'Southern Charm') — reaching 24-30 inches tall and spreading up to 12-18 inches wide

Southern Charm Mullein (Verbascum 'Southern Charm') — Its pastel blooms in shades of cream, peach, and lavender flower from May to July

Southern Charm Mullein (Verbascum 'Southern Charm') — Drought-tolerant, it thrives in full sun in zones 5-9

Southern Charm Mullein (Verbascum 'Southern Charm') — Prefers well-drained soil

Southern Charm Mullein (Verbascum 'Southern Charm') — Stately spires attract butterflies, adding a delicate grace to borders or gravel gardens

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