Olympian mullein

How to Grow and Care for Olympian mullein

Olympian mullein · Verbascum olympicum

Grow in alkaline, poor, well-drained soil in full sun; drought-tolerant plant. In fertile soils, it grows large and needs support

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

Planting and Growing Olympian mullein

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

Grow in alkaline, poor, well-drained soil in full sun; drought-tolerant plant. In fertile soils, it grows large and needs support

How to Water Olympian mullein?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Olympian mullein?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Olympian mullein?

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What Soil Is Best for Olympian mullein?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Olympian mullein?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Olympian mullein?

Remove faded flower spikes

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How to Propagate Olympian mullein?

Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in late spring to early summer. Propagate by division in early spring or autumn

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How to Transplant Olympian mullein?

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How to Care for Olympian mullein in Winter?

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How to Plant Olympian mullein?

Grow in alkaline, poor, well-drained soil in full sun; drought-tolerant plant. In fertile soils, it grows large and needs support

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How to Repot Olympian mullein?

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How to Harvest Olympian mullein?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews

Pests

May be attacked by caterpillars and figwort weevil

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The Toxicity of Olympian mullein

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Attributes of Olympian mullein

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginGreece and Turkey

Scientific Classification

Species
Verbascum olympicum
Genus
Verbascum
Family
Scrophulariaceae
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