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Verbascum, Dwarf Hybrid Mullein, Ornamental Mullein 'Sugar Plum'

Verbascum

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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

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Lavender

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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JennysGarden_TN

Collierville, TN | May 2025 | neutral

Just bought this plant from GreatGardenPlants on 5/3/25 and am excited about growing it in my zone 7b garden.

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