Grow striking vertical accents in your landscape with Yellow Verbascum thapsus (Common Mullein) Seeds, a tall, hardy herb known for its golden-yellow flower spikes and soft, velvety foliage. This drought-tolerant biennial thrives in full sun and poor, dry soils, making it ideal for meadows, pollinator gardens, wildlife-friendly landscapes, and naturalized plantings.
Common Mullein is valued for its dramatic height, long bloom period, and ability to adapt to challenging conditions. These Non-GMO Common Mullein Seeds establish easily and produce showy yellow flower spikes that attract beneficial pollinators throughout summer.
Features
- Produces tall, showy yellow flower spikes
- Soft, velvety gray-green foliage
- Excellent for meadows, wildflower gardens, and naturalized areas
- Highly drought tolerant once established
- Non-GMO high-quality seeds
- Low-maintenance and adaptable to poor soils
- Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
- Thrives in full sun and dry conditions
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Verbascum thapsus
- Common Name: Common Mullein
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Plant Type: Biennial flowering herb
- Year 1: Basal rosette
- Year 2: Tall flower stalk
- USDA Zones: 3–9
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Type: Dry, well-draining, sandy or rocky soils
- Water Needs: Low; drought tolerant
- Bloom Time: Summer
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Height: 4–7 feet in second year
- Spacing: 12–18 inches
- Season for Planting: Spring or fall
- Germination Time: 10–20 days
- Germination Temperature: 65–75°F
- Maintenance Level: Low
- Wildlife Friendly: Yes—supports pollinators
- Growth Habit: Upright flowering spike during second year
Planting Guide
- Soil Preparation: Choose dry, well-draining soil; no amendments required for performance.
- Sowing Time: Sow outdoors in spring or fall.
- Seed Depth: Scatter on soil surface; requires light to germinate.
- Watering for Germination: Keep the top layer lightly moist until sprouting.
- Germination Window: 10–20 days in warm conditions.
- Light Requirements: Provide full sun for best flowering.
- Thinning: Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart for strong growth.
- Watering Routine: Water sparingly once established; prefers dry conditions.
- Growth Stages:
- Year 1: Low-growing rosette
- Year 2: Tall flower spike develops
- Maintenance Tips: Allow seed heads to mature if natural reseeding is desired.