Verbascum densiflorum also known as Denseflower Mullein is a biennial or semi-evergreen perennial that forms leafy rosettes covered in dense, grayish-yellow hairs. Its stems are erect and produce a profusion of saucer-shaped flowers in shades of yellow, white, brownish-red, or purple. The dense-flowered mullein flowers are numerous and short-lived, blooming over an extended period of time. During the summer, this plant produces bright-yellow or occasionally white blossoms on tall, branching stalks that can reach up to 5 feet in height. Mullein has been used for centuries in herbal medicine. Its flowers and leaves are said to have beneficial properties. Please note there are multiple species of Mullein. Please always consult a health professional or qualified herbalist before using this plant medicinally.
Scientific Name: Verbascum densiflorum
Plant Life Cycle: Perennial
Indicative Days to maturity: N/A
Sunlight: full sun
Soil requirement: well drained, fertile
Sowing and cultivation: Sow seeds in late summer or just before the last frost in the spring and Lightly cover with soil in the sunny part of the garden on a well drained soil. If sowing indoors, sow 7 to 8 weeks in advance and transplant out when plants are large enough to handle.
