Verbascum blattaria Moth mullein (Scrophulariaceae)

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Verbascum blattaria
Moth mullein
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The Verbascum blattaria plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Moth mullein.

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Latin Name:  Verbascum blattaria
Common Name:  Moth mullein
Family:  Scrophulariaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Waste places in damp ground. Rather rare and not persisting, it is possibly an introduced species[17].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most well-drained soils, including dry ones, and prefers a sunny position[187, 200]. Dislikes shade[200]. Plants are hardy to about -20°c[187]. Hybridizes with other members of this genus, though the progeny are usually sterile[200].

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