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Verbascum dumulosum
  • RHS AGM
  • RHS Plants for pollinators

shrubby mullein

a mat-forming evergreen subshrub to 30cm in height and width, with elliptic, hairy grey-green leaves and short racemes of bright yellow, 5-petalled flowers 1.5cm in width, the stamens with some purple hairs

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Green Grey Silver
Summer Yellow Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Verbascum can be annuals, biennials, perennials or subshrubs mostly with hairy leaves and 5-petalled, saucer-shaped flowers

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Turkey

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in poor alkaline well-drained soil. Grow on its side in a wall crevice, or in a gravel or scree bed

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Rock garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to caterpillars and figwort weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

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