Verbascum olympicum
Grecian Mullein
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,
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
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
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Perennial Border
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Group plants with similar water needs together so that some plants aren't over watered to meet the needs of their more thirsty neighbors.
Never include shrub and lawn areas in the same sprinkler zone.