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Purple Mullein

Verbascum phoeniceum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Scrophulariaceae ›Genus: Verbascum

About

Verbascum phoeniceum, known as purple mullein or temptress purple, is a species of mullein that is part of the Scrophulariaceae family native to Central Europe, Central Asia and Western China. It is also naturalized in certain regions of the US and Canada. It successfully grows in USDA’s zones 4 to 8. It is a short-lived perennial species, and blooms earlier than other mullein species on average, producing vibrant purple-pink flowers; it can grow up to 1m...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple Mullein?
The scientific name of Purple Mullein is Verbascum phoeniceum.
What kingdom does Purple Mullein belong to?
Purple Mullein belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Purple Mullein belong to?
Purple Mullein belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Purple Mullein belong to?
Purple Mullein belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Purple Mullein belong to?
Purple Mullein belongs to the order Lamiales.
What family does Purple Mullein belong to?
Purple Mullein belongs to the family Scrophulariaceae.
What genus does Purple Mullein belong to?
Purple Mullein belongs to the genus Verbascum.