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| Identification |
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Genus
Verbascum
Species
blattaria
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
moth mullein
flannel plant
candlewick plant
velvet plant
Family
SCROPHULARIACEAE
Specimen number
S11447
Data source
ColorNat p20;HtZn p179
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Biennial,Perennial
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2' - 8'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 07-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The leaves of Verbascum blattaria as well as the flowers and the stalks have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Moth mullein (also known as flannel plant, candlewick plant or velvet plant) including yellow, gold, bright yellow, moss green and dark yellow-green. Fabrics traditionally dyed with this plant include: wool, silk. (The mordants used for fixing the dye include: alum, chrome, tin.) This plant can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. This species does very well with hot summer days. Full sun is needed for this plant to do its best. It likes well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Leaves
Flowers
Stalks
Dye color
yellow,gold,bright yellow,moss green,dark yellow-green
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Leaves: Verbascum blattaria has coarse leaves in rosette arrangement. Flowers: Moth mullein (locally known in some parts as flannel plant, candlewick plant or velvet plant) has flowers borne in single spikes on sturdy stems above the leaves. The flowers are usually either white or yellow, with an accent in purple.
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