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Verbascum bombyciferum


Bombay Mullein




            Mike's Opinion

this is Mike

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One of the nicest mulleins I know, biennial in nature and thus should be allowed to self seed in the garden, where slight spring editing will produce statuesque drama later in the season.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Verbascum
Species
bombyciferum
Category
Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 9
Height
1.5 - 1.8 m
Spread
45 - 60 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugust
Landscape
Works well as an accent or in borders.
Growth
Fast
Notable Specimens
The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
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