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Verbascum Plants and Other Garden Flowers Observed
The author discusses Verbascum thapsus and related mullein varieties as garden subjects and borders, noting yellow blooms, tall stems, and seed origins from Arley Hall Gardens. Observations include Asclepias tuberosa butterfly weed, Campanula species, Delphinium, and the legacy of Chrysanthemum parthenium feverfew, with notes on cultivation, invasiveness, and historical herbals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Verey
Tom Acton
Arley Hall Gardens
Cheshire
England
Thompson & Morgan