Mullein
Verbascum thapsus
Non-foodZones 3–9herb
Verbascum thapsus, the great mullein, greater mullein or common mullein, is a species of mullein native to Europe, northern Africa, and Asia, and introduced in the Americas, Australia and New Zealand.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 1.8 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 3–9
- Layers
- herb
Functional roles
medicinalinsectarypollinatorwildlife
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
seedeasy
When: Sow / self-seeds
Statuesque biennial; soft leaves used medicinally, and a tall flower spike for bees.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.