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Description
Verbascum Phoeniceum Temptress Purple, also known as Purple Mullein or Temptress Purple, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia, but it is also commonly grown in gardens and landscapes in North America.This herbaceous perennial plant produces tall flower spikes that can reach up to 4 feet in height. The flowers are a beautiful shade of deep purple and bloom in the summer months. The leaves of the plant are soft and velvety, and they form a rosette at the base of the plant.Verbascum Phoeniceum Temptress Purple is a great addition to any garden or landscape, as it provides beautiful color and texture throughout the growing season.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus | Verbascum |
Appearance
Verbascum Phoeniceum Temptress Purple is a tall plant that can reach up to 4 feet in height. The leaves of the plant are soft and velvety, and they form a rosette at the base of the plant. The flowers of the plant are a beautiful shade of deep purple and bloom in the summer months.This plant is a great addition to any garden or landscape, as it provides beautiful color and texture throughout the growing season. It is also a great choice for attracting bees and butterflies to your garden.
Care Guide
Verbascum Phoeniceum Temptress Purple is a fairly easy plant to care for. Here are some tips for keeping your plant healthy and thriving:- Water: Verbascum Phoeniceum Temptress Purple prefers to be kept moist but not wet. Water the plant regularly, but be sure not to overwater.- Fertilization: Fertilize your plant once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.- Soil: This plant prefers well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Amend the soil with compost before planting.- Sunlight: Verbascum Phoeniceum Temptress Purple prefers full sun, but it can also tolerate partial shade.- Hardiness Zones: This plant is hardy in zones 5-8.
Common Pests & Diseases
Verbascum Phoeniceum Temptress Purple is relatively pest and disease-free, but it can be susceptible to root rot if it is overwatered. To prevent root rot, be sure to plant your Verbascum Phoeniceum Temptress Purple in well-drained soil and avoid overwatering.
Habitat
Verbascum Phoeniceum Temptress Purple is native to Europe and Asia, but it is also commonly grown in gardens and landscapes in North America. This plant prefers well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter and full sun, but it can also tolerate partial shade.
Question and Answer
Q: How often should I water my Verbascum Phoeniceum Temptress Purple?
A: Water your plant regularly, but be sure not to overwater. Verbascum Phoeniceum Temptress Purple prefers to be kept moist but not wet.
Q: What kind of soil does Verbascum Phoeniceum Temptress Purple prefer?
A: This plant prefers well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Amend the soil with compost before planting.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Verbascum Phoeniceum Temptress Purple?
A: This plant is hardy in zones 5-8.
Q: What pests and diseases are common for Verbascum Phoeniceum Temptress Purple?
A: This plant is relatively pest and disease-free, but it can be susceptible to root rot if it is overwatered.
Related Plants
– Verbascum phoeniceum ‘Rosetta’- Verbascum phoeniceum ‘Violetta’- Verbascum phoeniceum ‘Flush of White’- Verbascum phoeniceum ‘Mixed’
References
– Missouri Botanical Garden. (n.d.). Verbascum phoeniceum ‘Temptress Purple’. Retrieved from https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=d330- NC State University. (n.d.). Verbascum phoeniceum ‘Temptress Purple’. Retrieved from https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/verbascum-phoeniceum-temptress-purple/
