Verbascum pyramidatum
Verbascum pyramidatum
- Native to:
- Iran, Krym, North Caucasus, Russia, Transcaucasus, Türkiye
Salicyna,Salicyna,Salicyna,Post of Azerbaijan,L. Shyamal,Lazaregagnidze,Burnett Bros., Inc,Opiz, Philipp Maximilian,Burnett Bros., Inc Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,Addison, William,1802-1881,Universita Karlova.,Burnett Bros., Inc
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Scrophulariaceae
- Genus:
- Verbascum
- Species:
- Verbascum pyramidatum
- USDA Symbol:
- VEPY2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- dry, rocky, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny locations
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires light / surface sow (fine seed).