Verbascum densiflorum Mullein (Scrophulariaceae)

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Verbascum densiflorum
Mullein
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The Verbascum densiflorum plant species is found in C. Europe. Occasionally naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mullein. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. thapsiforme. Schrader.

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Latin Name:  Verbascum densiflorum
Common Name:  Mullein
Family:  Scrophulariaceae
Author:  Bertol.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Waste places, railway embankments and similar dry sunny localities[9].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most well-drained soils, including dry ones, preferring a sunny position[200]. Dislikes shade and wet soils[200]. Thrives on chalk[200]. Prefers a light soil[200]. Plants are hardy to about -20°c[187]. This species is closely related to V. phlomoides[200]. Hybridizes with other members of this genus, though the progeny are usually sterile[200].

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