Re: Verbascum-Mullein
Marie Yacuzzo wrote:
>
> I'm curious about Mullein. I have something that someone gave me that she
> called "Mallow", but said she didn't think that was the correct name. It is
> shaped like a Hollyhock with flowers that are pinkish/purple (a light,
> pretty color). The flowers are less tightly curled than a Hollyhock, more
> flat with 3-4 pieces per bloom. The blooms run up the side of the stalk
> like a Hollyhock. She said that it self-seeds like crazy, and she has them
> all over her garden. I like the plant, but still do not know what it is.
> Could it be a Mullein???
>
> Marie
> Z5
> Western Massachusetts
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Whigmaster@aol.com <Whigmaster@aol.com>
> To: perennials@mallorn.com <perennials@mallorn.com>
> Date: Sunday, June 21, 1998 7:50 PM
> Subject: Re:Verbascum-Mullein
>
> >Margaret
> >What *we* refer to as Common Mullein here in New England is a variety that
> >grows along wasteland, roadsides. Perhaps it is not a truly *wild* plant
> as
> >you state, however, many people who garden do not consider it a worthy
> plant
> >to have as they see it growing *wild* in the above referenced wasteland.
> >Those that know better realize the beauty of the plant and it's value in
> the
> >garden. As a matter of fact Nature works had a couple nice varieties and
> was
> >sorely tempted to buy, but maybe next time.
> >
> >Janice
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It sounds like a Lavatera. Aka....Tree Mallow.
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