Great Mullein

Verbascum thapsus
Scrophulariaceae

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

Description

Perennial, grey to white tomentose, eglandular. Stem to 2m, usually unbranched. Basal leaves 8-50x2.5-14cm, obovate-oblong, obtuse, entire or crenate; cauline leaves decurrent. Corolla 12-35mm diameter, yellow; filaments white pubescent, upper filaments villous, with decurrent anthers.

Source of plant

Jelitto Perennial Seeds, Richters

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

other ethnobotanical uses