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VERBASCUM olympicum
Commonly known as Mullein
Tall spikes of yellow flowers and grey woolly leaves. Monocarpic
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Evergreen - rosette-forming, densely grey-white-woolly perennial with broadly lance-shaped, mainly basal leaves 15cm(6in) to, sometimes, 60cm (24in) long.
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Yellow -
Height - to 2m (6½ft) -
Spread - 60cm (24in)
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - produces branching stems from the second or third year which form a candelabra shape. These produce panicles to 75cm (30in) or more of clustered flowers 3cm (1¼in) across.
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects. Birds take seeds in winter. Dies after flowering but self seeds -
Pests & Diseases - moth caterpillars, figwort weevil, powdery mildew -
Place of origin - Greece -
Flower Shape - Saucer-shaped -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Neutral to alkaline soil -
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil - grows taller in fertile soil and may need support
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
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Rabbit Resistant
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