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Verbascum thapsus

Verbascum thapsus

Product number: 605810
Origin: Europe
Latin: Verbascum thapsus

A very easy to grow biennial plant. Give them a sunny, not too wet spot. The plants grow from a woolly hairy rosette of leaves to a height of 180 cm and bloom in the upper part with light yellow flowers. A slightly bitter tea is made from the dried leaves, the dried flowers yield a sweeter tea. The plant has many medicinal uses, both internal and external, consult reliable sources.

Names:
Latin: Verbascum thapsus
Dutch: Koningstoorts
English: Great Mullein, Common Mullein, Aaron's Rod, Flannel Plant, Hag Taper, Torches, Velvet Plant

Sowing method: March-July. Seeds germinate quickly, keep evenly moist (not wet) at ± 20°C. Only thinly cover the seeds and lightly press them down. Place in a bright and cooler spot immediately after emergence.

Sowing/planting time:

March
April
May
June
July

Harvesting time:

July
August
September

Soil type:

All soil types

Cultivation location:

Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

Flower colour: Light yellow flowers
Origin: Europe
Average growth height: More than 120 cm
Annual or perennial: Biennial
Attractive to insects: Bees
Winter hardy: Forst hardy
Ease of cultivation: Easy

Latin: Verbascum thapsus
Dutch: Mullein
Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
English: Great Mullein, Common Mullein, Aaron's Rod, Flannel Plant, Hag Taper, Torches, Velvet Plant