Verbascum bombyciferum | Giant Silver Mullein Nicola Ferguson Bees and butterflies flock to

Bees and butterflies flock to them and enjoy its rich nectar too

it can flower right into autumn

very popular in Europe where it's grown up the brick walls of homes and gardens as it provides fabulous autumn colour without causing damage to its host as ivy does

Whilst considered a short-lived perennial which can actually be anything up to five years but don't despair as this little beauty will actually self-sow and will form large colonies in conditions that it enjoys

so a layer of mulch will help to keep the moisture levels up

Verbascum bombyciferum | Giant Silver Mullein Nicola Ferguson Bees and butterflies flock toA Biannual Evergreen Perennial that can grow up to 1. 8 metres tall, starting from a rosette of silver felted leaves (more silvery than appears in the photos), stems of silver spires grow clusters of yellow flowers that last well through the Summer. A gorgeous addition to the perennial or cottage garden. Pot Size: 2. 5 Litres