Mullein - Snow Maiden

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Mullein - Snow Maiden

The Verbascum Snow Maiden, 'Verbascum hybridum', also known as Mullein, has masses of pure white flowers with yellow stamens. The stalks arise off of fuzzy gray-green leaves, which add contrast to the flower color. ‘Snow Maiden’ has a plant height of 3-4’ and a plant spread of 1-2’ and blooms from late spring into summer. Removing spent flowers to encourage additional bloom time. This low maintenance perennial requires dry to medium soil and should be planted in full sun for best results. Verbascum will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions but must have good drainage or it could be fatal. ‘Snow Maiden’ can be planted in rocky slopes to add color, as a border plant or in cottage gardens. ... more info

 

Iris - Spinn Off The Iris Spinn Off, Iris x germanica 'Spinn Off' is a fragrant reblooming bearded iris that has magenta colored flowers with a rose margin around the flower petals. With a velvety texture and beautiful sword-shaped foliage, it has a plant height of 32”. Spinn Off blooms in the spring and then again in the fall. It will make a great addition around pools, ponds and water gardens, and for mass plantings. It can also be used in difficult banks and preventing erosion.

Mullein - Snow Maiden