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Verbascum 'Caribbean Crush'

Family Scrophulariaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type
Soil pH

Description The herbaceous perennial Verbascum 'Caribbean Crush' (mullein) bears showy flowers during late spring to mid-summer. A specimen plant, Verbascum 'Caribbean Crush' (mullein) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers and specimen.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds are attracted to Verbascum 'Caribbean Crush' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Verbascum 'Caribbean Crush' (mullein) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.