Summer Shades Verbascum Seeds$2.69



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How to grow
Days to maturityBlooms 2nd year
SunFull sun
Sow depthSurface sow
Spacing12 in
USDA zones4–8
1 Sow
Surface sow in full sun.
2 Grow
Leave 12 inches between plants.
3 Harvest
Plan for blooms in the listed second year.
Worth a little patience.
Why we grow it
Summer Shades brings white, pink, rose, violet, and purple flowers on tall spikes. It suits a dry border where a little height makes the planting feel complete.
Cut a few stems to bring indoors. This perennial is listed as blooming in its second year, so give it time to settle into the garden.
Good to know
A few practical answers before you plant.
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Will Summer Shades bloom right away?
Plan for blooms in the second year.
Can I cut the flowers for a vase?
Yes. Cut a few of the flower spikes for an indoor arrangement.





