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Features
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Native
Europe, Asia
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Pink
Bloom Season
Late spring to summer
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Shades of Summer Verbascum (Mullein) Seeds
Verbascum phoeniceum
1 ¼" wide, single flowers in white, pink, deep rose, violet, and purple
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Plant Spacing
A group of 4 seeds every 12"
Hardiness Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Press into surface
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Press into surface |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 4 seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When ½"–1" tall, thin to 1 every 12" |
| Germination | 5–15 days |
| Start Indoors | 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. |
| Direct Sow | 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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35 reviews
- Marija B.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/19/26Surpasses expectations
Started these last year,seeds were quick to germinate and in the early spring I acclimated them outdoors.The plant is very hardy from my observation-It can tolerate cool conditions in spring and also dry spells in summer.This year I have decided it is one of my favorite perennials! A star in the mid may garden.
BIBotanical Interests5/19/26Hey Marija,
We're absolutely thrilled to hear that our Shades of Summer Verbascum Seeds have become one of your favorite perennials! What an amazing journey from quick germination to becoming a star in your mid-May garden. We love that you've discovered how hardy and versatile these plants are - tolerating both cool spring conditions and those dry summer spells. It sounds like they've truly surpassed your expectations! Thanks for sharing your fantastic verbascum growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Melinda R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/10/26So Many Flowers
We've gotten so many flowers from this packet of seeds! They're lovely in bloom and once gone the stems are fabulously sculptural.
BIBotanical Interests5/12/26Hey Melinda,
We absolutely love hearing about all the gorgeous flowers you've gotten from our Shades of Summer Verbascum Seeds! Thanks for sharing your fantastic mullein growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- JAVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/7/26Little Effort Required
These seeds germinated at a high rate after being scattered on bare dry ground with zero effort tending them. When I brushed off my fingers I must have dropped a few into a gravel path that bakes in full sun and those are up as well. Wild Verbascum (blattaria alba) comes up on our property so I counted on these coming up on their own. I'm sure I could have made the most of each seed and germinated them cells with heat mats, but seed starting real estate is at a premium indoors so I've saved the special care for more valuable, finicky seeds. Only a few were photographed; there are many more blooming elsewhere.
BIBotanical Interests5/7/26Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a fantastic review! I love hearing about your no-fuss approach to growing these Shades of Summer Verbascum seeds - it's amazing that they germinated so well even when scattered on bare ground and in that gravel path! Thank you for sharing your successful growing method - other gardeners will definitely benefit from your practical approach. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Meryss J. P.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars4/19/26Winter sowing Zone 5B
The seeds germinated very well. Looking forward to seeing them in bloom.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/19/26Hey Meryss,
That's awesome to hear your Shades of Summer Verbascum Seeds had great germination with your winter sowing! Winter sowing is such a smart technique for zone 5B, and verbascum responds beautifully to that cold stratification. You're going to be in for such a treat when these beauties bloom - the tall spires with their gorgeous mix of colors are absolutely stunning and will create such a dramatic display in your garden. Plus, they're pollinator magnets! Your patience with winter sowing is going to pay off big time. Keep on growing 🌻️
- GinaVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/15/26Beautiful lasting repeat bloomers
Really enjoyed these Verbascum last summer in an extra large planter.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests4/19/26Hey Gina,
We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your Shades of Summer Verbascum last summer! Those beautiful lasting repeat bloomers really are something special, aren't they? Verbascum produces such gorgeous tall flower spikes with those lovely soft colors, and the fact that they keep blooming throughout the season makes them such garden stars. Growing them in an extra large planter sounds like the perfect setup - they had plenty of room to really show off! We bet you're already planning to grow them again this year. Keep on growing 🌻️