white mullein

How to Grow and Care for white mullein

white mullein · Verbascum lychnitis

Best in poor, well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun. In fertile soils, it can grow large and need support

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing white mullein

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Best in poor, well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun. In fertile soils, it can grow large and need support

How to Water white mullein?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for white mullein?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for white mullein?

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What Soil Is Best for white mullein?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for white mullein?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize white mullein?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune white mullein?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate white mullein?

Propagate by seed

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How to Transplant white mullein?

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How to Care for white mullein in Winter?

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How to Plant white mullein?

Best in poor, well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun. In fertile soils, it can grow large and need support

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How to Repot white mullein?

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How to Harvest white mullein?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Pests

May be susceptible to caterpillars and figwort weevil

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The Toxicity of white mullein

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Attributes of white mullein

Plant typeAnnual Biennial · Herbaceous Perennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitColumnar upright · Clump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Verbascum lychnitis
Genus
Verbascum
Family
Scrophulariaceae
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