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Verbascum

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Verbascum
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Fact sheet

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Typebiennial or perennial

“Verbascum are biennial or perennial plants, rarely annuals or subshrubs” — Verbascum - Wikipedia

Lightfull sun

“Verbascums love full sun” — Verbascum | RHS Plant Guide

Waterdrought tolerant

“Once established they are drought tolerant” — Verbascum | RHS Plant Guide

Height118 in

“growing to 0.5 to 3.0 m (1.6 to 9.8 ft) tall” — Verbascum - Wikipedia

Propagationseed, root cutting

“Recommended Propagation Strategy: Root Cutting” — Verbascum (Beggar's Blanket, Mullein, Old Man's Flannel) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Tool

Ready whenRemoving spent flower stems will extend flower time.

“Removing spent flower stems will extend flower time.” — Verbascum | Proven Winners

Diseasespowdery mildew, fungal leaf spot

“Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Known to be a wandering plant, it can be planted in one spot, and the next year show in another.” — Verbascum (Beggar's Blanket, Mullein, Old Man's Flannel) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Tool

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