Verbascum phoeniceum 'Temptress Purple'

showy mullein

Family	Scrophulariaceae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	38 - 45 cm (15 - 18 in)
Spread	25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	low to average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Verbascum phoeniceum 'Temptress Purple' (showy mullein) bears faded purple flowers during late spring to late summer. This plant has deep green foliage.
Typical Uses	Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging and mass planting.
Special Characteristics	Verbascum phoeniceum 'Temptress Purple' attracts butterflies to your garden. Verbascum phoeniceum 'Temptress Purple' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.