Verbascum 'Dark Eyes'

Verbascum thapsus 'Dark Eyes'

Verbascum 'Dark Eyes' is a perennial herbaceous plant characterized by attractive deep purple flowers with a dark center. It primarily blooms during the summer and thrives in dry, sunny environments.

Growth Characteristics
- Height: Approximately 60cm to 90cm
- Growing Environment: Prefers sunny locations and grows well in well-drained soil.
- Drought Tolerance: Resistant to dry conditions and dislikes excessive moisture.

Propagation Methods
- Seed Propagation: Sow seeds directly in spring or autumn, or germinate them indoors and then transplant.
- Division Propagation: Due to its rapid growth, it can be propagated by dividing the roots.

Cultivation Methods - Soil Preparation: Mix in sand and gravel to ensure good drainage.
 - Planting: Maintain a spacing of approximately 30 to 40 cm when planting seeds or seedlings.
 - Watering: Water appropriately until the plant is established; thereafter, water only when the soil is dry. 4. Fertilizing: It is recommended to use a small amount of slow-release fertilizer in the spring.

Uses in the Garden
- Flowerbed Background: The dark-colored flowers create a beautiful backdrop by contrasting with other plants.
- Wild Garden: Its strong drought tolerance makes it suitable for natural gardens or wildflower gardens.

Important Pests and Control Methods
- Diseases: Mold may develop on the leaves; to prevent this, plant in a well-ventilated area and avoid overwatering.
- Pests: Aphids or moths may occur; if pests appear, use organic insecticides or remove them by hand.

The above information provides basic guidance for successfully growing Verbascum 'Dark Eyes'; however, there may be slight variations depending on the specific growing environment.

Plant Family	Scrophulariaceae
Height	20~30cm
Spread	20~25cm
Colors	green
Bloom Period	May to August
Water Needs	commonly
Exposure	Sunny
Freezing Resistance	-10°C

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