Verbascum bombyciferum - Cultivation Notes
The Mullien chalk grows best on chalk- but it will tolerate most fertile well drained soils - preferring a sheltered position in full sun. Stake taller flower spikes. Leave spikes over winter if sheltered, as they look good, and will self seed
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Verbascum bombyciferum:
- Sun loving drought tolerant plant
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Suitable for container growing
- Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
- Suitable for exposed coastal planting
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
Design & Plant Use for Verbascum bombyciferum:
- Architectural plant with dramatic foliage suitable for hot dry spot
- Ideal for planting within the herb garden
- Herbaceous plant with culinary usage
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Common Missspellings: Verbascam, Verbaskum, Vabascum, Vibascum