A close-up macro view of a single Violetta Mullein flower on white background.
A close-up macro view of Violetta Mullein flowers on white background.
Violetta Mullein in a loose floral arrangement in a purple glass bottle with garden scissors on white.
A close-up of Violetta Mullein flowers scattered on a high key white background.
A close-up macro view of a single Violetta Mullein flower on white background.
A close-up macro view of Violetta Mullein flowers on white background.
Violetta Mullein in a loose floral arrangement in a purple glass bottle with garden scissors on white.
A close-up of Violetta Mullein flowers scattered on a high key white background.

Mullein Seeds,
Violetta

SKU: #HB356Min. seed count: 100
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Description

Dazzling violet blooms arranged along long spires will add charm to the garden. Incredibly drought- tolerant plants reach 2.5 to 3 feet tall and about 1.5 feet wide. Pollinators will flock to these grape-colored blooms. A short-lived perennial, it reseeds easily to bring color to the garden year after year.

Growing Tips: Prefers full sun, fairly dry soil. Surface-sow seeds in spring, gently pressing into place. Thin to 1-2 ft apart. Remove spent blooms to prevent seed formation, control spreading.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Verbascum phoeniceum
Life Cycle
Perennial in zones 4–8
Sun Requirement
8–12 hr.
Days to Germinate
7–21
Days to Maturity
110–140
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Plant Spacing
24 in.
Ideal Temperature
60–70°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

When to Grow

Give Violetta a spring sowing in a spot that gets its full 8 to 12 hours of sun. Scatter the tiny seed across the surface and firm it in without covering it, because light drives germination; an indoor sowing 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date is the alternative. Seedlings appear in 7 to 21 days when the seed is held at 70 to 80°F, and the violet spires take 110 to 140 days to flower.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Seeds germinate in 14-21 days.
  • Direct sow seeds in fall/winter or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date.
  • Surface sow seeds (they are very, very tiny) as light aids germination.
  • When sowing outdoors, you can lightly cover them.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 70-80 F.

How to Grow

  • Prefers well-drained soil, although mullein is tolerant of a range of soil conditions, including poor soil.
  • Drought tolerant.
  • Provide full sun to part shade.
  • Space plants at least 18-24 inches apart.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • A pest-free plant.
  • It is not typically considered invasive, but if you are concerned about potential invasiveness, ask your local extension agent for more information specific to your region.

How to Save Seeds

  • This biennial will send up a flower stalk in the second year.
  • Allow flower stalk to turn brown and dry before saving the tiny seeds.
  • Store in a cool, dark, dry place.

FAQ

What do the Violetta flowers look like?

Dazzling violet, grape-colored blooms are arranged along long spires on plants that reach 2.5 to 3 feet tall and about 1.5 feet wide.

Does Violetta need full sun?

It is listed for full sun, with 8 to 12 hours of light, and mullein in general will take full sun to part shade.

Does Violetta need rich soil or regular feeding?

No. It prefers fairly dry, well-drained soil and is incredibly drought tolerant; mullein tolerates a range of soil conditions, including poor soil. Space plants about 24 inches apart.
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