Verbascum nigrum var. album | White Velvet Mullein
DESCRIPTION
Verbascum nigrum var. album, commonly known as white velvet mullein, is a memorable perennial native to Europe and Asia. This elegant plant features tall, slender spires adorned with pure white, star-shaped flowers that boast dark mauve anthers at their centers, creating a beautiful contrast against the petals. Its upright form and delicate blooms make it a graceful addition to cottage gardens or wildflower-inspired landscapes.
Blooming from early to midsummer, Verbascum nigrum var. album attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, drawn to its delicate flowers and open structure. The tall floral spikes add height and a touch of elegance to borders, meadows, and naturalized garden settings, providing enduring beauty throughout the season.
DESCRIPTION
Verbascum nigrum var. album, commonly known as white velvet mullein, is a memorable perennial native to Europe and Asia. This elegant plant features tall, slender spires adorned with pure white, star-shaped flowers that boast dark mauve anthers at their centers, creating a beautiful contrast against the petals. Its upright form and delicate blooms make it a graceful addition to cottage gardens or wildflower-inspired landscapes.
Blooming from early to midsummer, Verbascum nigrum var. album attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, drawn to its delicate flowers and open structure. The tall floral spikes add height and a touch of elegance to borders, meadows, and naturalized garden settings, providing enduring beauty throughout the season.
DESCRIPTION
Verbascum nigrum var. album, commonly known as white velvet mullein, is a memorable perennial native to Europe and Asia. This elegant plant features tall, slender spires adorned with pure white, star-shaped flowers that boast dark mauve anthers at their centers, creating a beautiful contrast against the petals. Its upright form and delicate blooms make it a graceful addition to cottage gardens or wildflower-inspired landscapes.
Blooming from early to midsummer, Verbascum nigrum var. album attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, drawn to its delicate flowers and open structure. The tall floral spikes add height and a touch of elegance to borders, meadows, and naturalized garden settings, providing enduring beauty throughout the season.
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Family: Scrophulariaceae
Height: 2-4 feet tall
Width: 1-2 feet wide
Foliage color: Gray-green, lanceolate leaves
Flower color: White flowers with dark mauve anthers
Bloom time: Late spring to summer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Low; drought-tolerant once established
Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning needed
Growing zone: USDA Zones 5-9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and other pollinatorsThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
