Verbascum phoeniceum

'Purple Mullein'

[Ex. Almājul 680 m., Romania]

Scrophulariaceae: a short-lived perennial to 1m. Found on hillsides, disturbed sites and woodlands in their native habitats. Multiple flowers on a spike, the five-petaled flowers are purple-violet. Blooming from June – August. The initial lower rosette shows whorled basal leaves with pinnate venation and as growth continues, simple leaves grow in an alternating fashion on the stem. Native to Central Europe, Central Asia and Western China.

USES:

There are not as many known uses for Verbascum phoeniceum compared to other mulleins. However, in a study by Tatli et al. 2006, the mentholic extracts taken from the leaves and flowers of V. phoeniceum and other Verbascum plants showed strong antimicrobial activity.

GROWING INFORMATION:

Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Do not cover very small seeds, but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs. Full sun to part shade, well-drained soil.

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APPROX. 200 SEEDS