Verbascum blattaria f. albiflorum

White Moth Mullein is a short-lived perennial or biennial that produces lovely dainty white flowers with pink or purple centers. The flowers are held on long stalks above a semi-evergreen rosette of foliage. Best planted in poor, alkaline, well-drained soil in full sun. If planted in rich soil it will likely need staking.

The tall spikes that hold the delicate flowers aloft are covered in small green bead-like seed capsules once flowering has finished. See second photo.

Zones: 5 to 9
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Type: Herbaceous Biennial
Height: 36 to 48 in.
Spread: 12 to 24 in.
Exposure: Full Sun
Soil: Dry, average
Bloom Time: June to August
Native Range: Eurasia and North Africa