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Verbascum 'Sugar Plum'

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

Description Verbascum 'Sugar Plum' (dwarf mullein) produces faded purple blossoms during early summer to early autumn. This plant has foliage that is deep green in colour. Verbascum 'Sugar Plum' (dwarf mullein) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers and specimen.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Verbascum 'Sugar Plum' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought.