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Verbascums are stately, tall, upright-growing, border perennials that are ideal for adding height and structure to planting schemes. Verbascum ‘Firedance’ bears rich, copper-brown flowers flowers over a long season. It will fit into both bold-coloured and pastel planting schemes and is equally at home in the cottage garden or manicured border.
For best results grow Verbascum ‘Firedance’ in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in sun or partial shade. Cut old flowering stems to ground level to prolong flowering. Plants are the caterpillar foodplant of the mullein moth, Cucullia verbasci, which cause unsightly holes in the foliage. If possible grow plants towards the centre of the border so other plants mask the holey leaves, or grow wild verbascums nearby, onto which you can transfer the caterpillars.
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Verbascum ‘Firedance’ and wildlife
Verbascum ‘Firedance’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It is a caterpillar food plant and has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Verbascum ‘Firedance’ poisonous?
Verbascum ‘Firedance’ has no toxic effects reported.
