Verbascum ‘Violetta’

Verbascum phoeniceum Violetta is one the smallest growing and darkest of the perennial Verbascums available. It is  reliable and easy-to-grow seed strain that produces lovely delicate flower spikes, the waving stems carry whorls of tissue thin purple blooms that ascend to the tip. Each flower sports a darker centre with golden stamens. Flat rosettes of oval-shaped, deep green leaves form a solid base to the plant. The flowers mature into attractive pearl-like seed pods, ripening to burgundy black in colour and extending textural interest late into the summer. Height 60 to 90cm Spread 45cm. Great for dry sunny sites, has a long flowering season between May and August, will self seed happily. Fits well with soft grasses such as Deschampsia or Briza, and silvery perennials such as Lavendula, Stachys and geraniums.