Common mullein typically starts flowering in June.
common mullein
Verbascum thapsus
Common mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is a tall, upright, flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a woolly, grey-green stem with bright yellow flowers and greyish-green leaves. It can reach a height of up to 2 meters. It is a biennial plant, meaning it blooms once in two years. Common mullein is used medicinally to treat respiratory tract infections, such as sore throat and cough, among other health ailments. The seeds and leaves have also been used traditionally to prepare tea, which is believed to have sedative properties. It is an easy to grow plant, often seen popping up in disturbed areas and roadsides.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Division,Root Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation,Stem Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9
Flowers:
Yellow Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Filtered shade, Full sun, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Rocky , gravelly , dry, Well-drained
Fruits:
brown,gray,gray Fruits In Autumn Ready In Summer
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Low
watering
Common mullein should be watered once every 5-7 days. This plant enjoys moist soil, so ensure the soil has moisture just below the surface before watering again. Avoid over-watering, as this can cause root rot, and the plant may die. When watering, provide enough water to moisten the soil but avoid heavy or frequent watering, which could drown the plant. If planting in containers, make sure to provide enough drainage so that there is no standing water. During hot, dry days, the plant may need to be watered a little more often.
sunlight
Common mullein enjoys plenty of sunlight throughout the day. Ideally, it should get 6-8 hours of direct sunlight every day, spread out over the morning and afternoon. However, this plant can tolerate a little bit of shade during the heat of midday, which helps protect it from getting sunburned or overly dried out. Mullein also thrives best when it has the opportunity for some rest in the shade during the hottest parts of the day.
pruning
When it comes to pruning common mullein, it is best to wait until the plant is done blooming in the summer. Then, use sharp shears or a pruning saw and remove the flowering stems and seed pods. Once the stem has been cut it is possible to remove additional stems as desired. Pruning should be done in moderation so as to not weaken the existing stems or disrupt the natural growth pattern of the plant.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Verbascum thapsus is typically in July and August.
