Verbascum nigrum - P11

Description
The Dark mullein (Verbascum nigrum) is an upright, clump-forming, winter-green perennial that forms yellow, cupped flowers arranged in spikes from July to August. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows to a width of approx. 50 cm. The Dark mullein is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * wintergreen

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Dark mullein are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Dark mullein has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Dark mullein sets beautiful accents together with: Tender feather grass, Smooth dost, Low-lying savoury.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - This perennial should be cut back in autumn/late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel. - The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
Verbascum nigrum forms cupped, yellow flowers arranged in spikes from July.

Use
Solitary, group planting, bee pasture, herbaceous border