Grow a plant steeped in history with our Common Mullein seeds. This impressive heirloom biennial is instantly recognizable by its large, incredibly soft, fuzzy, silvery-green leaves that form a rosette in the first year. In its second year, it sends up a tall, dramatic flower spike covered in cheerful yellow blossoms. Mullein has been a cornerstone of traditional herbal practices for centuries and is a striking, architectural addition to any herb garden or wildflower meadow.
⭐ What you'll love
• A tall, dramatic flower spike that adds a strong vertical element to the garden.
• The large, velvety soft, silvery leaves are irresistible to touch.
• A historic and revered medicinal herb in traditional practices worldwide.
• A very tough, drought-tolerant plant that thrives in poor, sunny locations.
🌿 Seed details
• Plant Name: Common Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 100 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Biennial
• Height: 4-6 feet
• Days to Maturity: Flowers in the second year.
• USDA Zone: 4-9
• Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
• Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in the fall or early spring.
• Depth: Press seeds into the surface of the soil, as they require light to germinate. Do not cover.
• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-24 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Light Shade.
• Soil: Prefers poor, rocky, or sandy soil with excellent drainage.
• Note: The first year will be a low-growing rosette of leaves; the flower stalk appears in the second year.
✅ Our seed packets
• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
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• Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
• Tracking is included with every order.