mullein 'Primrose Path'

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A compact, short-lived, semi-evergreen perennial to 45cm producing a clump of downy, grey-green leaves. Spires of pale yellow flowers, 3cm across, appear in late spring and throughout the summer

mullein 'Primrose Path'

Scientific classification

Species
mullein 'Primrose Path' (Verbascum 'Primrose Path')
Genus
Verbascum
Family
Scrophulariaceae
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Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
0.1-0.5 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Semi evergreen
Foliage
Columnar upright
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
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Distribution of mullein 'Primrose Path'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of mullein 'Primrose Path'

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mullein 'Primrose Path' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Remove faded flower spikes

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or take root cuttings in winter

Growing

Grow in alkaline, poor, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Plants grown in fertile soil may need support, see staking perennials

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews

Pests

May be susceptible to caterpillars, including mullein moth, and to figwort weevils

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