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Verbascum rupicola | rock mullein

This plant will not be available in 2026, however, propagation is planned/underway. Please sign up for the waitlist below to receive updates on availability in future years.

Think of Verbascum rupicola (rock mullein) as the miniature version of Verbascum roripifolium. It looks very much like the towering giant, but grows to only 12 inches high. It is native to the steep slopes of the Anatolian mountains and would be happiest in the rock garden. 

syn. Celsia rupicola

Zones: 5 to 8 (guess)
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Type: Biennial
Height: 8-12 in.
Spread: 6 to 8 in.
Exposure: Full Sun
Soil: Dry, Sandy, Well-drained, Rock, or Alpine Garden
Bloom Time: June to July
Native Range: Turkey 

Special Characteristics
  • Deer-resistant
  • Short-lived
  • Snail Resistant
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The Cobble Patch | 2022

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Verbascum rupicola | rock mullein

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