Verbascum Dark Eyes Looks stunning in summery bouquets or adding vertical interest in your garden!A compact variety with short spires, Verbascum ‘ Dark Eyes’ (Mullein) is a must-have addition to the front of a border or for displaying in patio containers & helping to create the quintessential cottage garden look. This is a look which many gardeners aspire to portray in their garden, & Dark Eyes short spires of yellow blooms with contrasting maroon eyes make this happen. It also makes the perfect showy border perennial.