mullein 'Firedance'
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An upright, rosette-forming, sometimes short-lived perennial to 1m with dark green, serrated leaves. From early to late summer produces erect spikes of dusky red flowers with darker eyes
Scientific classification
- Species
- mullein 'Firedance' (Verbascum 'Firedance')
- Genus
- Verbascum
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of mullein 'Firedance'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of mullein 'Firedance'
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mullein 'Firedance' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningRemove faded flower spikes
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or by root cuttings in winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in poor, alkaline, well-drained soil in full sun. A drought-tolerant plant, which can grow large and need support in fertile soils
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be subject to powdery mildews
Pests
May be attacked by mullein moth caterpillars and figwort weevil
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