Verbascum Phoeniceum - Wild form. This is a hardy herbaceous perennial with an erect habit that will flower the first year in a satisfactory environment. Starting with dark green crinkled basal leaves that sprout tall slender stems with simple slender leaves arranged alternately. Stacked narrowly on a thick spike comes a multitude of showy spires of saucer shaped purple, pink or white flowers with long hairy yellowish-gold stamens. Bloom time is from June to August, and this easy to grow self sower will easily give a second flush in proper conditions by removing the center flower stalk after the first bloom. Because of this plant's height, it is advised to place it in a sheltered spot to protect it from high wind and in well drained dry-like soil. Too much moisture will cause the plant to flop. This plant is also known to have many medicinal properties, being used as a tea for pulmonary ailments, inflammation, intestinal problems and mild skin conditions. It is also a good source of magnesium, sulfur, and iron.
 
          40+  seed  per pack      
 
Planting Zone: 4 – 9
 
Full Sun / partial shade
 
Height: 24 inches to 48 inches
 
Width: 10 inches to 12 inches
 
Attracts Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees and other pollinators
 
Medicinal
 
Resistant to Deer and Rabbit
 
I urge anyone buying seed to do their homework on germination, I have not raised and cannot raise many of these plants as I am sub-tropics here in St Augustine, Florida. All seed are NOT alike!  There are so many different factors in germination and not doing a search is throwing your money away. I want everyone to be successful when growing your flowers from seed it is the most rewarding experience in Gardening and you can do it, if you give the seed what it needs to grow. I always check 3 sites of info to choose how I will go about it. It is not hard to do, if you do it right!
SEED GERMINATION TIP!!!!!!!
ONLY GERMINATE A SMALL PORTION AT A TIME.
DON'T PUT ALL YOUR MONKEYS IN A BARREL.
Good Luck and Happy Planting!!!!