White mullein
Verbascum lychnitis
Verbascum
Scrophulariaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
White mullein is a hardy biennial or short-lived perennial that thrives in well-drained, poor to average soils in full sun to partial shade. Water occasionally and avoid overly rich or waterlogged conditions, which can cause root rot. It is an excellent low-maintenance plant for wildflower gardens, cottage borders, or naturalized areas.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
—
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately, Allowing Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Albania
Altay
Austria
Baltic States
Belgium
Bulgaria
Central European Rus
Colorado
Connecticut
Corse
Czechoslovakia
Delaware
Denmark
East European Russia
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Hungary
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Moths
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 1, 2018 by jose (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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