(Verbascum thapsus) Mullein is one of those plants we see all the time on the sides of roads and in overgrown urban lots, but we don’t even notice it until it is in the context of a flower or herb garden. I can’t tell you how many people have exclaimed, “What is THAT?” pointing at the mandala-like wooly leaves and 7+’ tall golden flower spike of a mullein plant in the garden by our front door. Extraordinarily cheerful and resilient, the biennial plants throw their flowers in their second year. Great medicinal plant for the occasional ear infection as the flowers infused in olive oil are both soothing and antibacterial. Mullein has diuretic, analgesic, expectorant, and antiseptic properties. Another herb that is terrific for soothing the throat, bronchi, and lungs. Internal and external uses.
Biennial. UO

Packet: 150 seeds

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow 4-8 weeks before your last frost.

Transplant out after your last frost.

Note: Drought tolerant.

PLANTING DEPTH:

Cover seed lightly.

SPACING:

12-20"

EMERGENCE:

7-20 days @ soil temp 65-77F

LIGHT:

Full sun to part shade.

FERTILITY:

Mullein needs nothing from you, but well-drained soil would be lovely.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Attract pollinators and butterflies.

Cut flower

Medicinal

Common Mullein