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].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow late spring to early summer in a cold frame and only just cover the seed[200]. Germination usually takes place within 2 - 3 weeks. When they are large enough to handle, prick out the seedlings into individual pots and plant them out in late summer. The seed has a long viability[200]. Division in spring. This plant isa short-lived perennial that grows away very well from seed, so we do not try and divide it.

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