Verbascum phoeniceum
‘Rosetta’
at Digging Dog

Verbascum

Mullein

This genus has a host of common names, including ‘Beggar’s Blanket’ and ‘Old Man’s Flannel’. In England, the very poor used to put the thick leaves into their shoes for warmth. It is also said that when fish eat the seeds, they are stupefied and can be gathered by hand.

Although most of the more than 300 species are biennials, our offerings are perennials. Though some are dwarfs and some are giants, nearly all have fuzzy stamens and prefer very well drained sandy or rocky soil. We like to use them in the rock garden as specimens or for naturalizing.

Verbascum phoeniceum ‘Rosetta’ 

Rivaling ‘Violetta’s colorful display, ‘Rosetta’ is her pretty, carmine-pink relation. Anchored by comely, crimpled dark green leaves, the tall spires host sumptuously hued, gold-centered, saucer-shaped flowers that celebrate the vivid hues of Phygelius ‘New Sensation’ and Liatris ‘Floristan Violett’.

Blooms May–August.

Size: 2'–2-1/2' high x 18" wide; hardy to zone 6.

Verbascum phoeniceum Rosetta (P-1229)
Each $6.00
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