Verbascum ‘Sunshine Spires’

Very short habit with large felted gray leaves in a rosette and cone shaped spikes of large, creamy yellow flowers with large maroon centers. Wonderful in front of a sunny border!

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 8″ / 10″ / 12″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August

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Common Name Mullein
Family Scrophulariaceae
Genus Verbascum
species --
Plant Type Perennial
US Patent # PP17190
EU Grant # --
Bloom Time June, July, August
Flower Color Yellow
Foliage Color Green
Dormancy Winter
Exposure Full Sun
Growth Habit Upright, Clumping
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
How Different? New flower color on taller 'Jackie'-like plant.
Landscape Value Sun garden, mixed beds or borders.
Most Active Growing Season Spring
Persistence Deciduous
Size (HT/W/FL HT) 10" / 24" / 20"
Soil (Garden) Excellent porosity and high mineral.
Water (Garden) Average water needs in the garden.
Special Uses Deer Resistant, Low Water Usage
Comments Does well in S. CA. Deer and rabbits tend to leave the Verbascum alone. It's normal for our production crews to cut plants back to prevent crown rot. This is a short lived perennial.