Verbascum Olympicum

This plant is a low-maintenance mullein for cottage gardens and wildlife gardens. It is the only plant you need for border plants in cottage gardens to make a noticeable impression is Verbascum olympicum. Tall spikes of buttery-yellow blooms are held in place by the felted, silvery rosette of basal foliage. The perennial Verbascum Olympicum often blooms in its third year and dies soon after its impressive show. It is a rather short-lived plant. Although this mullein is a strong self-seeder, expect lots of fresh seedlings to emerge from the ground to take its place. This low-maintenance perennial is a great summer border plant because it thrives in soil conditions where many other plants would find it difficult to establish. With a quick growth rate of 2 metres, this towering perennial will quickly cover a void in hot, dry borders and create an impressive focal point. Height: 2m (6.6'). Spread: 60m (24).