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Verbascum 'Lavender Lass' (Mullein 'Lavender Lass')
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0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Verbascum 'Lavender Lass'
Other names
Mullein 'Lavender Lass'
Genus
Verbascum Verbascum
Variety or Cultivar
'Lavender Lass' _ 'Lavender Lass' is a compact, rosette-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with ovate, toothed, hairy, dark green leaves and, in summer, sturdy, erect stems bearing slender panicles of saucer-shaped, lavender to lavender-pink flowers with deep pink eyes.
Verbascum 'Lavender Lass' is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Erect flower stem, Compact, Rosette
Flower
Lavender, Flushed pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Caterpillars , Figwort weevils Caterpillars , Figwort weevils
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower spikes.
Propagation methods
Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Verbascum 'Lavender Lass' (Mullein 'Lavender Lass') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in poor, alkaline, well-drained soil in sun. In more fertile soils, it grows large and needs support. Will not tolerate wet, boggy conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Verbascum 'Lavender Lass'
Other names
Mullein 'Lavender Lass'
Genus
Verbascum Verbascum
Variety or Cultivar
'Lavender Lass' _ 'Lavender Lass' is a compact, rosette-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with ovate, toothed, hairy, dark green leaves and, in summer, sturdy, erect stems bearing slender panicles of saucer-shaped, lavender to lavender-pink flowers with deep pink eyes.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Erect flower stem, Compact, Rosette
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Colour
Flower
Lavender, Flushed pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Caterpillars , Figwort weevils
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower spikes.
Propagation methods
Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Verbascum 'Lavender Lass' (Mullein 'Lavender Lass') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in poor, alkaline, well-drained soil in sun. In more fertile soils, it grows large and needs support. Will not tolerate wet, boggy conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Alkaline | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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