Moth mullein

Verbascum blattaria

Also known as Verbascum claytonii, Verbascum rhinanthifolium, Verbascum blattaria subsp. repandum, Verbascum nitidum

Native Plants · Wildflower · Biennial · Pollinator · Self-Seeding · Tall Spike · Medicinal · Cottage Garden · Drought Tolerant · Verbascum · Moth Attractor

Moth mullein is an easy-care biennial or short-lived perennial that produces elegant yellow or white flowers on tall spikes in its second year. Plant in full sun to part shade in average to poor, well-drained soil and water only when the soil is dry, as it dislikes wet conditions. It self-seeds readily, naturalising in borders and wildflower gardens with virtually no intervention needed.