white mullein
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A biennial or short-lived perennial forming a rosette of lance-shaped, mid-green leaves which may overwinter. In mid- to late summer produces a strongly upright, branched, flowering spike bearing yellow or white, saucer-shaped blooms
Scientific classification
- Species
- white mullein (Verbascum lychnitis)
- Genus
- Verbascum
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright · Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of white mullein
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of white mullein
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white mullein care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingBest in poor, well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun. In fertile soils, it can grow large and need support
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to caterpillars and figwort weevil
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