great mullein
Verbascum thapsus
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Great mullein is a tall, striking biennial with fuzzy gray-green leaves and dense spikes of small yellow flowers. It thrives in poor, dry soils and is excellent for drought-tolerant gardens and naturalized settings.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Verbascum thapsus is typically grown as a species; 'Southern Charm' and hybrid cultivars like 'Pink Domino' offer ornamental color variations, though the species is most common in wild and permaculture settings.
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Great mullein is a tall, striking biennial with fuzzy gray-green leaves and dense spikes of small yellow flowers. It thrives in poor, dry soils and is excellent for drought-tolerant gardens and naturalized settings.
Climate Match for your location
See how well great mullein grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Verbascum thapsus is typically grown as a species; 'Southern Charm' and hybrid cultivars like 'Pink Domino' offer ornamental color variations, though the species is most common in wild and permaculture settings.