{"product_id":"mullein-purple-2062","title":"Mullein Purple Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVerbascum phoeniceum\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Mullein 'Violetta' is a striking ornamental perennial grown for its elegant spikes of rich, deep purple flowers that rise above attractive green foliage. Reaching approximately 60 cm in height, it provides a long-lasting display from late spring through summer and makes an excellent addition to cottage gardens, pollinator plantings and cut flower gardens. The vibrant blooms are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to parts of Europe, including the United Kingdom, this drought-tolerant species thrives in sunny positions and well-drained soils. Unlike the towering common mullein, \u003cem\u003eVerbascum phoeniceum\u003c\/em\u003e forms a more compact clump, making it well suited to garden borders and smaller spaces. The flowers are excellent for cutting and add height and colour to floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, species within the \u003cem\u003eVerbascum\u003c\/em\u003e genus have been valued in herbal medicine, and \u003cem\u003eVioletta\u003c\/em\u003e is noted for naturally occurring compounds with antimicrobial properties. Today it is primarily cultivated as an attractive ornamental and pollinator plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 8,000–10,000 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 500 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: April to July\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: March to August\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: March to September\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September to November\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface sow seed onto moist seed-raising mix and press gently into the surface, as light assists germination. Do not cover seed. Keep evenly moist until seedlings emerge. Transplant into a sunny position with well-drained soil, spacing plants 30–40 cm apart. Once established, Purple Mullein is highly drought tolerant and performs best in areas with good air circulation and minimal summer humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Available for WA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375916863706,"sku":"prefix_681c1f73a440c6.84542850","price":4.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2g","offer_id":46375916896474,"sku":"prefix_681c1f73a44107.51532904","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/H_Mullein_Purple.jpg?v=1771465060","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/mullein-purple-2062","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}