Mullein
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Product Details
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
🪴 Ship Size: 1 Gallon Pot
Plant Description:
🌱 Bring a touch of botanical beauty to your garden with Mullein (Verbascum thapsus), delivered in a 1-gallon pot. This biennial herbaceous plant features large, fuzzy leaves arranged in a basal rosette and produces tall spikes adorned with small, yellow flowers, adding both charm and versatility to your outdoor space.
Key Information:
🌞 Light: Flourishes in full sun to partial shade, tolerant of various light conditions.
💧 Watering: Maintain moderate moisture levels, allowing the soil to partially dry between waterings.
📏 Mature Size: Grows to a height of 4-7 feet, forming an upright and architectural silhouette.
🌼 Flower Power: Mullein blooms with tall spikes of yellow flowers in summer, attracting bees and butterflies to your garden.
🌍 Growing Zones: Suited for zones 3-9; Tolerant of a wide range of climates.
Leaf Profile:
The leaves of Mullein are large, fuzzy, and lance-shaped, prized for their soft texture and traditional medicinal uses. Additionally, they can serve as a toilet paper substitute in outdoor settings.
Culinary Uses & Applications:
🌿 Harvest young leaves to brew a mild herbal tea, known for its soothing properties and respiratory support.
Medicinal Uses & Applications:
Mullein leaves and flowers contain compounds known for their expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties. Use in teas, tinctures, or poultices to support respiratory health and soothe coughs and congestion.
🌱 Growth Habits:
Verbascum thapsus features a biennial growth habit, producing a rosette of leaves in the first year and flowering spikes in the second year. Self-seeds readily under favorable conditions.
🌿 Care:
Plant in well-draining soil and provide moderate water, especially during periods of drought. Mulching helps conserve soil moisture and suppresses weed growth. Deadhead spent flowers to prevent self-seeding.
🌼 Flowering Benefits:
The tall spikes of yellow flowers not only add visual interest but also provide a valuable food source for pollinators during the blooming season.
🌍 Origin Stories and Historical Uses:
Native to Europe and Asia, Mullein has a long history of use in traditional medicine and herbalism. It has been valued for its respiratory and skin-healing properties.
⛔ Root Damage Potential:
Mullein has a taproot system that penetrates deeply into the soil. Plant with caution in areas where root spread may cause issues.
⚠️ Safety Concerns:
While generally considered safe for most individuals, excessive consumption of Mullein may cause digestive upset. Consult with a healthcare professional before using medicinally, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.
