Verbascum nigrum Dark mullein (Scrophulariaceae)

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

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Latin Name:  Verbascum nigrum
Common Name:  Dark mullein
Family:  Scrophulariaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Waysides and open habitats on banks etc, usually on dry calcareous soils[17, 200].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most well-drained soils, including dry ones, preferring a sunny position[111, 200]. Dislikes shade and wet soils[124, 200]. Plants only really thrive when they are grown on chalky soils[200]. Prefers a light soil[200]. This species is fairly reliably perennial[200], but only when grown on light or medium soils[111]. A very ornamental plant, it often self-sows[1, 111]. Hybridizes with other members of this genus, though the progeny are usually sterile[200].

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