Verbascum 'Gainsborough' (Gainsborough Mullein)

Verbascum 'Gainsborough', also known as Gainsborough Mullein, is a biennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family. It has a tall and upright growth habit, with a rosette of large, roundish gray-green leaves at the base. In the second year, it produces a tall flower spike, covered in delicate, pale yellow flowers with purple stamens. This plant is a popular choice for cottage gardens and adds vertical interest to borders. It can reach a height of about 4-5 feet and has a spread of 2-3 feet.