Verbascum x 'Plum Smokey'

Biennials, a few annuals, perennials, and subshrubs. Does best with full sun. Foliage is covered with wooly hairs, which makes this genus of plants relatively distinct. Grows to 6 ft. tall for some species. Can become weedy especially the species V. thapsus. Grow alpine species in an alpine house to protect from winter moisture. Most Mulleins that are cultivated are hybrids. Hybrid and large species work well in a large, mixed or herbaceous border or gravel bed. Can also be naturalized in a wild or woodland garden. Smaller species like V. dumulosum and V. pestallozae make nice additions to a rock garden or alpine house.