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Verbascum, Hybrid Mullein, Nettle-Leaved Mullein, Ornamental Mullein 'Wedding Candles'

Verbascumchaixii f. album

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Family

Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Verbascum (ver-BASK-um)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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JennysGarden_TN

Collierville, TN | July 2025 | neutral

Bought this from Ebay, Seedtherapy/Southernseeds on 7/7/25. Look forward to growing this hummingbirds, bees & butterfly attractor.

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