Mullein, Common (Verbascum thapsus) seeds, organic [SD, WA no]
$3.95 – $499.00
Family: Figwort (Scrophulariaceae)
Hardy to Zones 3 to 8
(Aaron’s Rod, Great Mullein, Common Mullein, Velvet Plant) Biennial to 6 feet, native to Eurasia but naturalized worldwide. The plant has 2 growth phases, making a large and downy rosette in the first year, rising to an impressive flowering wand in the spring to summer of the second year. Traditional usage (TWM): maladies of the mucous membranes, antitussive. This is the most productive and best respected species to grow for leaf production. Plant prefers disturbed soil, will grow in clay, gravel or loam, likes full sun and requires only moderate water. The seeds are light-dependent germinators. Sow in spring by sprinkling on soil surface and tamp securely, then keep warm, evenly moist and in the light until germination, which is rapid. Thin or transplant to 2 feet apart.
Packet contains 100 seeds
1 g contains ~1,250 seeds
5 g contains ~6,250 seeds
10 g contains ~12,500 seeds
100 g contains ~125,000 seeds
1 lb contains ~ 567,500 seeds
Certified Organically Grown
Not for sale to SD, WA states
Laura M (verified owner) –
Mullein is a beautiful, lovely plant, and it will reward you with abundant medicine. One leaf is enough for many portions of tea! I found that my mulleins did better than expected in part shade conditions. I also found that it was relatively easy to kill them with over-watering. My mulleins in pots fare slightly better than the ones I put into the clay ground. Perhaps the clay soil was too waterlogged in the winter, or perhaps the gophers got them. Interestingly, I managed to grow a big harvest of leaves simply because I forgot to transplant seedlings. The little seedlings got pretty big in their half-gallon pots, enough for a significant harvest of leaves. I think some of the roots snaked through the drainage holes, so it was technically rooted–but I think this method may help keep the plant from getting waterlogged–and it definitely helps protect from gophers.
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