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VERBASCUM 'Cotswold Queen'
Commonly known as Mullein
Soft yellow-brown with purple centre
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Moth caterpillars, figwort weevil, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
EvergreenOvate to lance-shaped, wrinkled, grey-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long.
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Saucer-shaped
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
30cm (12in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Erect perennial with unbranched spike 30-60cm (12-24in) long of flowers to 4cm (1½in) across.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Alkaline / Chalk lovingPoor, well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
30cm (12in)
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