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Variety Info
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Native: Europe, Asia
Hardiness: Perennial (short-lived) in USDA zones 4–8
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Late spring to summer
Plant Dimensions: 2'–4' tall, 1'–2' wide
Variety Info: 1 ¼" wide, single flowers in white, pink, deep rose, violet, and purple
Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date and up to 2 months before your average first fall frost date. If sown as early as January in mild climates, plants may bloom first year. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 60°–70°F.
When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. If started as early as January, may bloom first year. Sow in biodegradable pots; tap roots are sensitive to disturbance.
Days to Emerge: 5–15 days
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: A group of 4 seeds every 12"
Thinning: When ½"–1" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
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- Judy B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/30/25I planted only some of the seeds and had a few blooms. This was the easiest of the seeds to bloom.
I planted only some of the seeds and had a few blooms. This was the easiest of the seeds I bought to bloom
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/1/25Hey Judy B.,
Thank you so much for the 5-star review and for sharing your success with the Shades of Summer Verbascum! It's fantastic to hear that you got blooms from just planting some of the seeds - and that they were the easiest bloomers in your seed collection!
The best garden victories come from plants that just want to thrive and show off their beautiful blooms without making you work too hard for it!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Pat C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/27/255 Stars
I planted the seeds in January under LED lights so they would bloom this year. Germination was good and they are getting big. I planted them in deep pots as they put down a taproot. I will donate some plants to my garden clubs spring sale. They are supposed to be deer resistant, always a plus where I live.
- Susan F.Rated 5 out of 5 stars2/9/255 Stars
I sowed these indoors January 8 under regular LED lights. Amazing germination rate and very vigorous seedlings. I love their healthy dark green foliage. I have potted them up once and can’t wait to harden them off to plant out in early March. (Texas)
Botanical Interests, can you recommend companion plants that work with the shape and size of this variety? I can’t find photos of them in a mixed border, only closeups of single specimens.
- Paula B.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars7/19/242 Stars
Only about half of the seeds germinated
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Misty W.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars6/1/243 Stars
I was disappointed in these flowers. I planted some of the seeds and only a few started to sprout but then nothing.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/3/24Hey Misty,
I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance and address any concerns you may have. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️