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Verbascum boerhavii (Verbascum boerhavii)

Verbascum boerhavii is a biennial or short-lived perennial herb with tall spikes of yellow flowers, native to the Mediterranean.

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Moderate watering, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy.

Temperature

Prefers mild to warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed sparingly during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Afternoon shade in hot climates.

Water

Moderate watering, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy.

Temperature

Prefers mild to warm temperatures.

Tolerates a range of conditions.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed sparingly during the growing season.

Use diluted balanced fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Biennials

Plant Height

1-2 m

Spread

0.5-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Lychnitis boerhavii (L.) Fourr.
Verbascum bicolor Badarò
Verbascum elongatum Moench
Verbascum luteum Mill.
Verbascum majale DC.
Verbascum portae Willk.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyScrophulariaceae
  • genusVerbascum
  • speciesVerbascum boerhavii
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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