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Zone: 5HONEY DIJON MULLEIN
Verbascum 'Honey Dijon' is a captivating perennial that brings a sophisticated, painterly aesthetic to the garden with its unusual, warm-toned color palette. The flowers emerge in stunning shades of bronzed-orange and muted mustard-yellow, often with a subtle, dark purple eye that provides a refined contrast. Rising above a tidy, basal rosette of velvety, grey-green foliage, these sturdy spikes offer a more compact and manageable vertical element than many of the larger species. Its unique color makes it a standout choice for borders that emphasize a "sunset" or earth-toned color scheme, and it serves as an excellent, non-aggressive companion to grasses and other drought-tolerant perennials.
For best results, site 'Honey Dijon' in a spot that receives full sun, as maximum light exposure is crucial to prevent the stalks from leaning and to keep the plant's habit tight and upright. Like other Verbascum, it demands excellent drainage - ideally in sandy or rocky soils - and will struggle in areas where water pools or the soil remains heavy and damp, particularly during the winter months. It is highly drought-tolerant once established and requires very little maintenance beyond removing the main flower spike after it has finished blooming to keep the area clean. It is a beautiful, low-effort investment for well-draining garden beds that need a touch of unique, warm-hued vertical interest.
| PLANT | SIZE | TYPE | GALENA | ADD'L | DIG | SOON |
| VERBASCUM HONEY DIJON | con 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 216 |
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To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Because Verbascum is highly susceptible to crown rot in heavy or damp soils, plant it slightly high. Creating a small, well-draining mound about 1-2 inches above surrounding soil level, ensures that water sheds away from the base of the rosette. Full sun and open exposure are most important for maintaining sturdy, form.
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