Verbascum phoeniceum

Purple Mullein

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Biennial herb with tall purple flower spikes and woolli basal leaves, native to Mediterranean rocky slopes.
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Plant Details

Common Name Purple Mullein
Family Plantaginaceae
Genus Verbascum
Species Phoeniceum
Origin Mediterranean Basin
Blooming Summer, tall spikes with purple flowers
Leaf Color Grey-green to silver
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained sandy or loamy soil, neutral to alkaline pH preferred

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established; water regularly during first growing season

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun essential for best flowering; tolerates partial shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Low nutrient needs; apply balanced fertilizer sparingly at planting time

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Pruning

Remove spent flower spikes after blooming to encourage basal rosette growth

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Snail

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
8 – 25
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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