Verbascum ‘Apricot Pixie’
Pixie Series Mullein |
USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Plant number: 1.537.480
A refined cousin to the common roadside mullein, this is a showy and compact selection for the well-drained sunny border. Green leaves are held in a low rosette, bearing upright spikes of fragrant, soft apricot-peach blooms with a red heart, surrounded by a soft gray halo. Plants flower over a long period, and the spikes are excellent for cutting. Remove faded bloom spikes to encourage more buds. Attractive to butterflies. Hybrid Mulleins can sometimes literally bloom themselves to death: to help prevent this, cut plants back to 3 inches in early September to force new vegetative growth at the base.
Further details for
Verbascum ‘Apricot Pixie’
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Type Normal or Sandy
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Dry
Care Level Moderate
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Light Pink Salmon
Blooming Time Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Rabbit Resistant Fragrant
Flower Head Size Large
Height 40-60 cm 16-23 inches
Spread 25-30 cm 10-12 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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