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Verbascum olympicum (Olympian mullein)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.8m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Verbascum olympicum
Other names
Candlewick Plant, Verbascum longifolium var. pannosum, Olympian mullein, Greek mullein
Genus
Verbascum Verbascum
Species
V. olympicum - V. olympicum is a tall, rosette-forming biennial or short-lived, evergreen perennial with large, woolly, silver-grey leaves and erect, woolly, silver-grey stems bearing bright golden- yellow flowers in late summer.
Verbascum olympicum is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Rosette, Upright
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey 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
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Verbascum olympicum (Olympian mullein) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 0.6m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Mediterranean, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in alkaline, poor, well-drained soil in full sun. In more fertile soils, it grows large and needs support.
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 olympicum
Other names
Candlewick Plant, Verbascum longifolium var. pannosum, Olympian mullein, Greek mullein
Genus
Verbascum Verbascum
Species
V. olympicum - V. olympicum is a tall, rosette-forming biennial or short-lived, evergreen perennial with large, woolly, silver-grey leaves and erect, woolly, silver-grey stems bearing bright golden- yellow flowers in late summer.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Rosette, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey 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
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Verbascum olympicum (Olympian mullein) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 0.6m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Mediterranean, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in alkaline, poor, well-drained soil in full sun. In more fertile soils, it grows large and needs support.
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 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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