Verbascums, or mulleins are wonderful for creating colour in a planting scheme and are happy in poor soils. 'Sugar Plum' is a dwarf form with low rosettes of green leaves and multi branching stems bearing masses of dusky purple flowers that are a magnet for Bees and Butterflies. Perfect for beds, borders and gravel gardens. Prefers an alkaline, well drained soil. Height 45cm Spread 30cm. Flowers in Summer.
Common NameMullein
Approx Height (10 yrs.)60-90 cm (24-36")
AspectSun
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSummer
Flower ColourPurple
Plant TypeHerbaceous