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Shades of Summer Verbascum (Mullein) Seeds

Shades of Summer Verbascum (Mullein) Seeds

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~0.4 g (~2,400 seeds)
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A truly spectacular perennial! Each plant has multiple graceful spikes of blossoms in white, pink, deep rose, violet, and purple that attract butterflies. Fairly drought tolerant, fast growing, excellent in dry landscape gardens, or alone in mass plantings. Wonderful cut flowers; even dried stalks with seed pods add interest to dried arrangements.

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Variety Info

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Native: Europe, Asia

Hardiness: Perennial (short-lived) in USDA zones 4–8

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Late spring to summer

Plant Dimensions: 2'–4' tall, 1'–2' wide

Variety Info: 1 ¼" wide, single flowers in white, pink, deep rose, violet, and purple

Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date and up to 2 months before your average first fall frost date. If sown as early as January in mild climates, plants may bloom first year. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 60°–70°F.

When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. If started as early as January, may bloom first year. Sow in biodegradable pots; tap roots are sensitive to disturbance.

Days to Emerge: 5–15 days

Seed Depth: Press into surface

Seed Spacing: A group of 4 seeds every 12"

Thinning: When ½"–1" tall, thin to 1 every 12"

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Based on 27 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 21 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 2
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  • Susan F.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Feb 9, 2025
    5 Stars

    I sowed these indoors January 8 under regular LED lights. Amazing germination rate and very vigorous seedlings. I love their healthy dark green foliage. I have potted them up once and can’t wait to harden them off to plant out in early March. (Texas)

    Botanical Interests, can you recommend companion plants that work with the shape and size of this variety? I can’t find photos of them in a mixed border, only closeups of single specimens.

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  • Deb G.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Dec 5, 2023
    5 Stars

    I started mine in early February in milk jugs outside (the winter sowing method). I had this beautiful blooms in May. I highly recommend them!

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Monica A.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 23, 2023
    5 Stars

    They just went in the starter I’ll let you know how they do!

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  • Silvana O.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    May 22, 2023
    5 Stars

    Stunning blooms! Germinated well indoors and also transplanted well last year. No flowers in the first year just deep green low growing leaves. This year, we finally have it flowering.

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  • Pat C.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Feb 27, 2025
    5 Stars

    I planted the seeds in January under LED lights so they would bloom this year. Germination was good and they are getting big. I planted them in deep pots as they put down a taproot. I will donate some plants to my garden clubs spring sale. They are supposed to be deer resistant, always a plus where I live.

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