Verbascum chaixii 'Sixteen Candles'
(Nettle-leavee Mullein)
Family - Scrophulariaceae
Category - Perennial
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H6
Height - 90cm
Width - 45cm
Location - The East Border
Description: A herbaceous Perennial with an upright, columnar habit. Large hairy, grey-green to mid-green leaves are oblong to ovate in shape. The leaves are held in large basal rosettes with fewer, smaller leaves on the flowering stems. Bright, clear yellow flowers are saucer-shaped. At the centre of each Bloom is a cluster of showy purple stamens. The flowers are held in dense, branched spikes atop vertical stems and are produced through the summer. Attractive to pollinating insects and excellent for use as cut flowers.
Flower:
Bright, clear yellow flowers are saucer-shaped. At the centre of each bloom is a cluster of showy purple stamens. The flowers are held in dense, branched spikes and are produced from June into August.
Flower colour: Yellow
Flower shape: Saucer-shaped flowers in spikes
Flowering time: June, July, August
Foliage:
Hairy, grey-green to mid-green leaves are oblong to ovate in shape. The largest leaves are held in basal rosettes and fewer, smaller leaves are Alternately arranged up the stems.
Foliage Senescence: Semi-evergreen
Foliage Shape: Oblong to ovate
Propagation:
Cuttings, seed.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in soil that is well drained. This plant may require staking in rich garden soil.