Verbascum plants and species
With trademark large leaves Verbascum or as they are commonly called ‘Mullein’ plants are an unusual border or cottage garden plant. Grown for the flowers as well as for the foliage this is a plant that is said to have a number of medicinal uses. A number of species are available for sale online from participating nurseries.
Verbascum Varieties
- Verbascum nigrum or Black Mullein with its yellow flowers is an attractive addition to the garden border.
- Verbascum chaixii, ‘Wedding Candles’ is an interesting pale lemon flowering species, reaching nearly 1m you could probably find this one in an old Edna walling garden
- Verbascum thapis is the ‘Great Mullien’,also known as Aarons Rod. Tall flower spikes to 2m in height.
Care and growing conditions
Verbascum require a sunny position to do their best. Tall growing flower spikes look fantastic in the hot dry garden border.
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Perennial plants are available for sale from the following nurseries
RAITHBY PLANT NURSERY - phone: 03 63 262583
P.O. Box 589 Mowbray Heights Tasmania 7248
Mail order: Suppling a range of bulbs and pere nnial plants suitable for pots and troughs. Includes Alliums
www.raithbyplants.com.au
P.O. Box 589 Mowbray Heights Tasmania 7248
Mail order: Suppling a range of bulbs and pere nnial plants suitable for pots and troughs. Includes Alliums
www.raithbyplants.com.au
CLOVER HILL PLANTS - 02 4782 9225
Large variety of Epimediums, Woodland plants and Herbaceous perennials
Mail order or nursery. We do not send to Tasmania or WA
www.cloverhillrareplants.com
Large variety of Epimediums, Woodland plants and Herbaceous perennials
Mail order or nursery. We do not send to Tasmania or WA
www.cloverhillrareplants.com
PERENNIALLE PLANTS - phone: 0427077798
52 Rodd St Canowindra NSW 2804
An online nursery specialising in drought and frost tolerant perennials and fragrant, edible and herbs.
www.perennialle.com.au
52 Rodd St Canowindra NSW 2804
An online nursery specialising in drought and frost tolerant perennials and fragrant, edible and herbs.
www.perennialle.com.au
THE JINDIVICK COUNTRY GARDENER Rare Plant Nursery - ph 03 56285316
1070 Jacksons Track, Jindivick 3818
Specialising in growing and selling Rare and Unusual Trees, shrubs Perennials Bulbs and Climbers, a unique nursery with amazing stock.
www.jindivickcountrygardener.com.au
1070 Jacksons Track, Jindivick 3818
Specialising in growing and selling Rare and Unusual Trees, shrubs Perennials Bulbs and Climbers, a unique nursery with amazing stock.
www.jindivickcountrygardener.com.au
