Purple Mullein 'Violetta' Live Plant (Verbascum phoeniceum) – Deep Purple Spikes, Drought Tolerant, Zones 4–9

Elegant Purple Spikes That Rebloom All Summer

Verbascum phoeniceum 'Violetta' is a charming perennial that starts as a tidy rosette of leaves before sending up tall, slender spikes of deep purple blooms in late spring and early summer. Cut it back after the first flush, and it will rebloom — making it a long-season performer. The flowers also make excellent cut flowers for arrangements.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Hardiness zones: 4–9
• Mature height: ~2.5 feet
• Spread: ~1 foot
• Bloom time: Late spring – early summer (reblooms if cut back)
• Excellent cut flower

What You’ll Receive

• 2.5" pots — 1st-year plants; will flower in their second season
• 3.25" pots — 2nd-year plants; should flower if planted early enough in late winter/spring. May not look “springtime fresh” until April — this is normal.

Select your size and quantity above. The mature plants shown in our photos are significantly larger than what ships.

Shipping Restrictions

We cannot ship to: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Oregon, or Mississippi.

Ideal Shipping Temperature: 45°F to 85°F.

We cannot ship to: California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Oregon, or Mississippi.

Our Guarantee

Every plant is guaranteed to arrive healthy. If something looks off upon delivery, message us with a photo — all plants are insured for transit issues. Once a healthy plant is in your hands, we’re happy to answer care questions, though we can’t be responsible for post-delivery care.

Arrival Support

Unpack promptly after delivery. If there is a problem with your order on arrival, contact us within 24 hours and include clear photos so we can help.

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