Mullein, Common
Verbascum thapsus
HOW TO GROW MULLEIN, COMMON
Direct sow in the Fall 4-6 weeks before last frost. Likes disturbed soil, seeds are long-lived. Seeds require lit open ground to germinate. Drought tolerant, self-seeds. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 6.6-8.5. Hardiness zones 4-10. Biennial.
Usual seed life 3–5 years.
Planting Depth surface requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 50-85˚F
Days to Germ. 12-15
Plant Spacing 24”
Row Spacing 4-5’
Days To Maturity 85-125
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Usual seed life 3–5 years.
Planting Depth surface requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 50-85˚F
Days to Germ. 12-15
Plant Spacing 24”
Row Spacing 4-5’
Days To Maturity 85-125
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 200 Seeds$2.75
- 2000 Seeds$8.50
Widely used emollient and astringent herbal remedy. Useful to reduce mucus and stimulate coughing up phlegm, useful for bronchitis. Combines well with other expectorants such as coltsfoot. Topically used for eczema and hemorrhoids. Dried roots removes warts and boils. Carefully strain leaves to remove the small hair...
Widely used emollient and astringent herbal remedy. Useful to reduce mucus and stimulate coughing up phlegm, useful for bronchitis. Combines well with other expectorants such as coltsfoot. Topically used for eczema and hemorrhoids. Dried roots removes warts and boils. Carefully strain leaves to remove the small hairs. Harvest when flowering. The flowers contain glycyrrhizin which has anti-bacterial and potential anti-tumor properties. Make a flower with the oils for ear infections too. Poultice from leaves and seeds draws out splinters. Flowers also make a bright yellow or green dye. Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Also known as Great Mullein.
Native to Europe, northern Africa and Asia. Introduced to the Americas and Australia.
Native to Europe, northern Africa and Asia. Introduced to the Americas and Australia.
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