Verbascum nigrum var. album | White Velvet Mullein

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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.

 

  • 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 pollinators

    This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.

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