Verbascum Dark Eyes Perfect for summery bouquets of colourful flowers! 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 and helping to create the quintessential cottage garden look. This is a look which many gardeners aspire to portray in their garden, and Dark Eyes short spires of yellow blooms with contrasting maroon eyes make this happen. It also makes the perfect showy border perennial.