Verbascum 'Lavender Lass' emerges from compact rosettes of velvety, ruffled green foliage, producing upright flower stalks that add essential vertical interest to borders and gravel gardens.

This semi-evergreen perennial, while relatively short-lived, compensates with its generous self-seeding nature, or extended blooming period when deadheaded. Like delicate butterflies suspended on graceful spires, the saucer-shaped lavender blooms with plum-purple centres create a mesmerising display throughout summer.

Its drought tolerance (once established) and natural resistance to deer and rabbits make it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens, while its compact habit suits it perfectly to front-of-border positions in cottage garden settings.