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Verbascum 'Buttercup'

Family Scrophulariaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Verbascum 'Buttercup' (mullein) bears pale yellow blossoms during early summer to late summer. The foliage is deep green in colour. A specimen plant, Verbascum 'Buttercup' (mullein) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers and specimen.
Special Characteristics Verbascum 'Buttercup' attracts butterflies to your garden. Verbascum 'Buttercup' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.