Mullein - Live Plant

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)

Description

Mullein is a striking medicinal herb known for its large soft, fuzzy leaves and tall flowering spikes covered with bright yellow blooms. In its first year, the plant forms a low rosette of thick velvety leaves, followed by a tall flower stalk in the second season.This hardy plant has a long history in traditional herbal practices and adds bold vertical structure to herb and cottage gardens.

You Will Receive

A well-rooted plant in a 4" container, with a plant height between 6–20 inches. Plants may be lightly trimmed to ensure they fit safely in the shipping box.

Growing Conditions

☀️ Light: Full sun

🌱 Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates poor or sandy soils

💧 Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

🌡️ Temperature: Prefers moderate to warm climates

📍 USDA Zones: 4–9

❄️ Cold Hardiness: Frost tolerant; forms a rosette the first year and flowers the second year

Growth Habit

• Biennial herb
• 3–7 feet tall when flowering
• Large fuzzy leaves forming a basal rosette

Uses

1. 🌿 Medicinal Herb Garden: Traditionally grown for herbal preparations
2. 🐝 Pollinator Plant: Flowers attract bees and beneficial insects
3. 🌼 Ornamental Herb: Tall dramatic flowering spikes
4. 🏡 Wildflower Garden Plant: Hardy and easy to grow

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