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Verbascum olympicum
Grecian Mullein
Information by: Photographer: Linda Engstrom
Description
Greek Mullein, A terrific plant and one of the finest of the genus. The basal leaves form a large, grey-felted rosette. The flowering stem branches near the base giving the effect of an enormous candelabra and bears numerous bright golden-yellow flowers,
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.