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Verbascum 'Cherry Helen'

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 'Cherry Helen' (mullein) bears faded purple blossoms during early summer to late summer. This plant has foliage that is greyish green in colour. Verbascum 'Cherry Helen' (mullein) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers and specimen.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Verbascum 'Cherry Helen' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought.